Emerging Arboviruses of Public Health Concern in Africa: Priorities for Future Research and Control Strategies

Emerging Arboviruses of Public Health Concern in Africa: Priorities for Future Research and Control Strategies

Arboviruses are most prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, where arthropods are widespread. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that the mortality burden of arbovirus diseases, such as yellow fever in Africa, was 84,000–170,000 severe cases and 29,000–60,000 deaths in 2013. These...

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Main Authors: Yusuf Amuda Tajudeen, Habeebullah Jayeola Oladipo, Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye, Rashidat Onyinoyi Yusuf, Hammed Sodiq, Abass Olawale Omotosho, Damilola Samuel Adesuyi, Sodiq Inaolaji Yusuff, Mona Said El-Sherbini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Challenges
Subjects:
arboviruses
arthropods
epidemics
Africa
planetary health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2078-1547/13/2/60

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