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. 2017 Jan 17;14(1):e1002219.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002219. eCollection 2017 Jan.

Novel Vector Control Approaches: The Future for Prevention of Zika Virus Transmission?

Lorenz von Seidlein  1 , Alexander S Kekulé  2 , Daniel Strickman  3
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Novel Vector Control Approaches: The Future for Prevention of Zika Virus Transmission?

Lorenz von Seidlein et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

In a Perspective accompanying Abad-Franch and colleagues, Lorenz von Seidlein, Alexander Kekulé, and Daniel Strickman discuss the importance of developing effective strategies to minimize mosquito-borne transmission of human diseases.

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Conflict of interest statement

I have read the journal's policy and have the following conflicts: LvS receives a stipend as a specialty consulting editor for PLOS Medicine and serves on the journal's editorial board.

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