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Exploring fine-scale urban landscapes using satellite data to predict the distribution of Aedes mosquito breeding sites
BackgroundThe spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as dengue is a major public health issue worldwide. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, a primary...
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Physico-chemical characterization of Anopheles gambiae s.l. breeding sites and kdr mutations in urban areas of Cotonou and Natitingou, Benin
BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between the physicochemical characteristics of An. gambiae s.s. and An. coluzzii breeding...
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Malaria outbreak facilitated by increased mosquito breeding sites near houses and cessation of indoor residual spraying, Kole district, Uganda, January-June 2019
BackgroundIn June 2019, surveillance data from the Uganda’s District Health Information System revealed an outbreak of malaria in Kole District....
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Entomological survey for identification of Aedes larval breeding sites and their distribution in Chattogram, Bangladesh
BackgroundStudying the characteristics of Aedes mosquito habitats is essential to control the mosquito population. The objective of this study was...
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Forest Restoration and the Zoonotic Vector Anopheles balabacensis in Sabah, Malaysia
Anthropogenic changes to forest cover have been linked to an increase in zoonotic diseases. In many areas, natural forests are being replaced with...
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Ovipositional Reproduction of the Dengue Vector for Identifying High-Risk Urban Areas
Identification and classification of high-risk areas for the presence of Aedes aegypti is not an easy task. To develop suitable methods to identify...
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The oral repellent – science fiction or common sense? Insects, vector-borne diseases, failing strategies, and a bold proposition
Over the last decades, unimaginable amounts of money have gone into research and development of vector control measures, repellents, treatment, and...
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Introduction of invasive mosquito species into Europe and prospects for arbovirus transmission and vector control in an era of globalization
BackgroundMosquito research in Europe has a long history, primarily focused on malaria vectors. In recent years, invasive mosquito species like the...
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Possible potential spread of Anopheles stephensi, the Asian malaria vector
BackgroundAnopheles stephensi is native to Southeast Asia and the Arabian Peninsula and has emerged as an effective and invasive malaria vector....
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Vector control in China, from malaria endemic to elimination and challenges ahead
BackgroundVector control is an important approach to preventing and controlling malaria. From the malaria epidemic to malaria elimination in China,...
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Different approaches to characterize artificial breeding sites of Aedes aegypti using generalized linear mixed models
BackgroundAs no globally accepted dengue vaccines or specific antiviral therapies are currently available, controlling breeding sites of Aedes aegypti ...
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Adoption of community-based strategies for sustainable vector control and prevention
Community engagement strategies provide tools for sustainable vector-borne disease control. A previous cluster randomized control trial engaged nine...
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Risk of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya transmission in the metropolitan area of Cucuta, Colombia: cross-sectional analysis, baseline for a cluster-randomised controlled trial of a novel vector tool for water containers
BackgroundArbovirus diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya are a public health threat in tropical and subtropical areas. In the absence of a...
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Global mosquito observations dashboard (GMOD): creating a user-friendly web interface fueled by citizen science to monitor invasive and vector mosquitoes
BackgroundMosquitoes and the diseases they transmit pose a significant public health threat worldwide, causing more fatalities than any other animal....
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Mathematical modeling in perspective of vector-borne viral infections: a review
BackgroundViral diseases are highly widespread infections caused by viruses. These viruses are passing from one human to other humans through a...
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Local resource mobilization for malaria vector control among Rwandan rice farmers: a pilot study into the role of community ownership
BackgroundEvidence suggests a vicious cycle between rice cultivation and malaria control in Rwanda. Rice fields offer an attractive breeding ground...
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Malaria vector control tools in emergency settings: What do experts think? Results from a DELPHI survey
BackgroundThe use and implementation of novel tools for malaria control such as long lasting impregnated bednets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying...
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A Review of the Use of Pyriproxyfen for Controlling Aedes aegypti in Argentina
Purpose of ReviewAedes aegypti (L.) is the main vector of dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and chikungunya viruses in many parts of the world affecting...
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Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) Larval Ecology in Rubber Plantations and Rural Villages in Dabou (Côte d'Ivoire)
In Côte d'Ivoire, rubber cultivation has more than doubled since 2010. These mass agricultural areas require a large workforce with little...
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Insecticide susceptibility status of Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) in and surrounding areas of Lake Tana, northwest Ethiopia
BackgroundVector control is the most effective malaria control and prevention measure. Among these, IRS and LLINs are the most important chemical...
