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Influence of strategic points in the dispersion of Aedes aegypti in infested areas.

Gerson Laurindo BarbosaMariana de Oliveira LageValmir Roberto AndradeAntônio Henrique Alves GomesJose Alberto QuintanilhaFrancisco Chiaravalotti Neto
Published in: Revista de saude publica (2019)
Strategic points are not confirmed as responsible for the vector's dispersion for properties in their surroundings. We highlight the importance of reviewing the current strategy of the vector control program in Brazil, seeking a balance from the technical, operational, and economic point of view, without disregarding the role of strategic points as major producers of mosquitoes and their importance in the dissemination of arboviruses in periods of transmission.
Keyphrases
  • aedes aegypti
  • zika virus
  • dengue virus
  • quality improvement