Aedes aegypti: Why All the Fuss About a Mosquito?
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This talk explains why Aedes aegypti is such a problematic mosquito by describing its role transmitting dengue, Zika and chikungunya and why population control and bite prevention are essential in the absence of vaccines. It covers the mosquito’s biology, ecology and behavior to show why controlling its numbers is harder than it sounds and discusses implications for public-health efforts.
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