VectorNet: collaborative mapping of arthropod disease vectors in Europe and surrounding areas since 2010.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundArthropod vectors such as ticks, mosquitoes, sandflies and biting midges are of public and veterinary health significance because of the pathogens they can transmit. Understanding their distributions is a key means of assessing risk. VectorNet maps their distribution in the EU and surrounding areas.AimWe aim to describe the methodology underlying VectorNet maps, encourage standardisation and evaluate output.Methods: Vector distribution and surveillance activity data have been collected since 2010 from a combination of literature searches, field-survey data by entomologist volunteers via a network facilitated for each participating country and expert validation. Data were collated by VectorNet members and extensively validated during data entry and mapping processes.ResultsAs of 2

SUBMITTER: Wint GRW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10311950 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature