Effect of Spatial Repellent Exposure on Dengue Vector Attraction to Oviposition Sites.

• Main Authors: Diane B Choi (Author), John P Grieco (Author), Charles S Apperson (Author), Coby Schal (Author), Loganathan Ponnusamy (Author), Dawn M Wesson (Author), Nicole L Achee (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Aedes aegypti is a primary vector of dengue virus (DENV), the causative agent of dengue fever, an arthropod-borne disease of global importance. Although a vaccine has been recommended for prevention, current dengue prevention strategies rely on vector control. Recently, volatile pyrethroi...