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

• Main Authors: Dorit Maoz (Author), Tara Ward (Author), Moody Samuel (Author), Pie Müller (Author), Silvia Runge-Ranzinger (Author), Joao Toledo (Author), Ross Boyce (Author), Raman Velayudhan (Author), Olaf Horstick (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 t...