The ‘lifecycle’ of human beings: a call to explore vector-borne diseases from an ecosystem perspective

The ‘lifecycle’ of human beings: a call to explore vector-borne diseases from an ecosystem perspective

Abstract Background Dengue virus, an Aedes mosquito-borne flavivirus, is associated with close to 400 million reported infections per annum worldwide. Reduction of dengue virus transmission depends entirely on limiting Aedes breeding or preventing adult female contact with humans. Currently, the Wor...

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Main Authors: Olav T. Muurlink, Andrew W. Taylor-Robinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Vector-borne disease
Dengue
Mosquito
Climate change
Ecosystem
Design thinking
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40249-020-00653-y

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