Certifying the interruption of Chagas disease transmission by native vectors: cui bono?

oleh: Fernando Abad-Franch, Liléia Diotaiuti, Rodrigo Gurgel-Gonçalves, Ricardo E Gürtler

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2013-04-01

Deskripsi

Certifying the absence of Chagas disease transmission by native vectors lacks scientific grounds and weakens long-term control-surveillance systems to the detriment of people living under risk conditions. Instead, a regular "certification of good practice" (including vector control-surveillance, case detection/patient care and blood safety) could help achieve sustained disease control.