Aedes aegypti control strategies in Brazil: incorporation of new technologies to overcome the persistence of dengue epidemics
Autor(es): Araujo, Helena R. C.; Carvalho, Danilo O.; Ioshino, Rafaella S.; Costa-da-Silva, Andre L.; Capurro, Margareth L.
Resumo: Dengue is considered to be the most important mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, its vector, is highly anthropophilic and is very well adapted to urban environments. Although several vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of development no licensed dengue vaccine is yet available. As a result, controlling the spread of dengue still requires that mosquitoes be targeted directly. We review the current methods of dengue vector control focusing on recent technical advances. We first examine the history of Brazil's National Dengue Control Plan in effect since 2002, and we describe its establishment and operation. With the persistent recurrence of dengue epidemics, current strategies should be reassessed to bring to the forefront a discussion of the possible implementation of new technologies in Brazil's mosquito control program.
Palavras-Chave: Vector control; Brazil; PNCD; Integrated mosquito management
Imprenta: Insects, v. 6, n. 2, p. 576-594, 2015
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.3390/insects6020576
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Dengue ; Aedes aegypti - Epidemiology ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2015
