Viruses vector control proposal: genus Aedes emphasis

• Main Authors: Nelson Nogueira Reis, Alcino Lázaro da Silva, Elma Pereira Guedes Reis, Flávia Chaves e Silva, Igor Guedes Nogueira Reis
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2017-07-01
• Series: Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
• Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867016305293

The dengue fever is a major public health problem in the world. In Brazil, in 2015, there were 1,534,932 cases, being 20,320 cases of severe form, and 811 deaths related to this disease. The distribution of Aedes aegypti, the vector, is extensive. Recently, Zika and Chikungunya viruses had arisen, sharing the same vector as dengue and became a huge public health issue. Without specific treatment, it is urgently required as an effective vector control. This article is focused on reviewing vector control strategies, their effectiveness, viability and economical impact. Among all, the Sterile Insect Technique is highlighted as the best option to be adopted in Brazil, once it is largely effectively used in the USA and Mexico for plagues related to agribusiness. Keywords: Dengue, Vector control, Aedes, Arbovirus, Sterile insect technique