| Literature DB >> 27920174 |
Mawlouth Diallo1, Ibrahima Dia1, Diawo Diallo1, Cheikh Tidiane Diagne1, Yamar Ba1, Sergio Yactayo2.
Abstract
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is primarily spread by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito vectors. Because there is no licensed vaccine for CHIKV, identifying ways to reduce or eliminate mosquito populations is the most effective strategy to immediately halt transmission to man. Strategies to assess the entomological risk and to control the vector are absolutely crucial to demolishing the rise of CHIKV. This review provides perspectives in entomological risk assessment and vector control, challenges for both, and gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed through rigorous research and multidisciplinary collaborations.Entities:
Keywords: Aedes; chikungunya; entomological risk assessment; mosquito; vector control
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27920174 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiw397
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Infect Dis ISSN: 0022-1899 Impact factor: 5.226