Spatial modelling of the infestation indices of Aedes aegypti: an innovative strategy for vector control actions in developing countries

Spatial modelling of the infestation indices of Aedes aegypti: an innovative strategy for vector control actions in developing countries

Abstract Background Larval indices such as the house index (HI), Breteau index (BI) and container index (CI) are widely used to interpret arbovirus vector density in surveillance programmes. However, the use of such data as an alarm signal is rarely considered consciously when planning programmes. T...

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Main Authors: Ana Carolina Policarpo Cavalcante, Ricardo Alves de Olinda, Alexandrino Gomes, John Traxler, Matt Smith, Silvana Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Arbovirus infections
Aedes
Spatial analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04070-w

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