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. 2008 Mar 18;5(3):e68.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0050068.

Defining challenges and proposing solutions for control of the virus vector Aedes aegypti

Amy C Morrison  1 , Emily Zielinski-Gutierrez, Thomas W Scott, Ronald Rosenberg
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Defining challenges and proposing solutions for control of the virus vector Aedes aegypti

Amy C Morrison et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

If done properly, say the authors,Aedes aegypti suppression is a practical method to control urban dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya viruses.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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