A Survey of Potentially Pathogenic-Incriminated Arthropod Vectors of Health Concern in Botswana.

ABSTRACT: Arthropod vectors play a crucial role in the transmission of many debilitating infections, causing significant morbidity and mortality globally. Despite the economic significance of arthropods to public health, public knowledge on vector biology, ecology and taxonomic status remains anecdotal and largely unexplored. The present study surveyed knowledge gaps regarding the biology and ecology of arthropod vectors in communities of Botswana, across all districts. Results showed that communities are largely aware of individual arthropod vectors; however, their 'potential contribution' in disease transmission in humans, livestock and wildlife could not be fully attested. As such, their knowledge was largely limited with regards to some aspects of vector biology, ecology and control. Communities

SUBMITTER: Buxton M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8508065 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature