Novel Vector Control Approaches: The Future for Prevention of Zika Virus Transmission?

PLoS Med. 2017 Jan 17;14(1):e1002219. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002219. eCollection 2017 Jan.

Abstract

In a Perspective accompanying Abad-Franch and colleagues, Lorenz von Seidlein, Alexander Kekulé, and Daniel Strickman discuss the importance of developing effective strategies to minimize mosquito-borne transmission of human diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Aedes / virology
  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Insecticides / administration & dosage
  • Mosquito Control / methods*
  • Pyridines / administration & dosage
  • Zika Virus
  • Zika Virus Infection / prevention & control*
  • Zika Virus Infection / transmission

Substances

  • Insecticides
  • Pyridines
  • pyriproxyfen

Grants and funding

The authors received no funding for this work.