The importance of vector control for the control and elimination of vector-borne diseases

This paper describes the history of vector control programmes worldwide from the late 1800s to date

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
16 January 2020
Country:
South Africa, Tanzania
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture, Health
Authors:
Wilson, A, Courtenay, O, Kelly-Hope, L, Scott, T

Abstract

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as malaria, dengue, and leishmaniasis exert a huge burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly affecting the poorest of the poor. The principal method by which these diseases are controlled is through vector control, which has a long and distinguished history. Vector control, to a greater extent than drugs or vaccines, has been responsible for shrinking the map of many VBDs. Here, we describe the history of vector control programmes worldwide from the late 1800s to date.

This is a publication arising from the Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock Systems (ZELS) programme

Citation

Wilson A, Courtenay O, Kelly-Hope L, Scott T, Takken W, Torr S, Lindsay S (2020). The importance of vector control for the control and elimination of vector-borne diseases. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 14(1):e0007831.

The importance of vector control for the control and elimination of vector-borne diseases

Published 16 January 2020
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