Community effectiveness of pyriproxyfen as a dengue vector control method: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vector control is the only widely utilised method for primary prevention and control of dengue. The use of pyriproxyfen may be promising, and autodissemination approach may reach hard to reach breeding places. It offers a unique mode of action (juvenile hormone mimic) and as an additional tool for the management of insecticide resistance among Aedes vectors. However, evidence of efficacy and community effectiveness (CE) remains limited.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review is to compile and analyse the existing literature for evidence on the CE of pyriproxyfen as a vector control method for reducing Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus populations and thereby human dengue transmission.

Methods

Systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Lilacs, Cochrane library,

SUBMITTER: Maoz D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5531696 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature