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. 2013 Apr;108(2):251-4.
doi: 10.1590/0074-0276108022013022.

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

Fernando Abad-Franch  1 , Liléia Diotaiuti, Rodrigo Gurgel-Gonçalves, Ricardo E Gürtler
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Certifying the interruption of Chagas disease transmission by native vectors: cui bono?

Fernando Abad-Franch et al. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

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.

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