Spatial Variations in Dengue Transmission in Schools in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dengue is an important neglected tropical disease, with more than half of the world's population living in dengue endemic areas. Good understanding of dengue transmission sites is a critical factor to implement effective vector control measures.

Methods

A cohort of 1,811 students from 10 schools in rural, semi-rural and semi-urban Thailand participated in this study. Seroconversion data and location of participants' residences and schools were recorded to determine spatial patterns of dengue infections. Blood samples were taken to confirm dengue infections in participants at the beginning and the end of school term. Entomological factors included a survey of adult mosquito density using a portable vacuum aspirator during the school term and a follow up survey of b

SUBMITTER: Ratanawong P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5036884 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature