Different approaches to characterize artificial breeding sites of Aedes aegypti using generalized linear mixed models.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As no globally accepted dengue vaccines or specific antiviral therapies are currently available, controlling breeding sites of Aedes aegypti is a target to prevent dengue outbreaks. The present study aimed to characterize outdoor artificial breeding sites in urban households using an exhaustive classification system.

Methods

A cross-sectional entomological survey was carried out in Colón city, Entre Ríos, Argentina, using a two-stage stratified sampling design during March and April 2014. The city was stratified given the degree of urbanization of each block, and blocks and households were randomly selected. All outdoor containers with water were inspected, and the presence of immature mosquitoes was recorded. Containers were classified according to physical, func

SUBMITTER: Flaibani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7393697 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature