ArticlePloS one2022
Effectiveness of Aedes-borne infectious disease control in Latin America and the Caribbean region: A scoping review.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 58 citations in OpenAlex.
- Beyond the Mosquito: Social Determinants of Health and Global Strategies for Aedes-Borne Disease Control.Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH · 2026Pooled it
- Systematic review of Aedes aegypti control trials suggests publication bias related to author disclosure of conflicts of interest.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Pooled it
- (Re-)Emergence of Oropouche Virus (OROV) Infections: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.Viruses · 2024Pooled it
- Field evaluation of the efficacy of ovillanta ovitrap towardsParasite epidemiology and control · 2026Article
- Bridging the Gaps in Dengue Control in Latin America: Multisectoral Strategies from an Expert Panel.Vaccines · 2026Review
- From RAMP to Triplex RT-qPCR: Modernizing Arbovirus Surveillance and Confirming the FirstPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Barriers and facilitators to dengue prevention strategies in Bangladesh: a scoping review with comparative analysis of other dengue-prone regions.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Current Knowledge on Insecticide Resistance inInsects · 2026Review
- Understanding the social determinants of Aedes-borne diseases in Iran: A qualitative exploration of challenges and policy solutions.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Community-driven strategies for primary health care resilience in response to shocks in Latin America and the Caribbean: a scoping review and expert consultation.Lancet regional health. Americas · 2025Review
- Barriers to surveillance and control of re-emergence of the Chagas disease vector Triatoma infestans in Arequipa, Peru.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Innovative approaches to vector control: integrating genomic, biological, and chemical strategies.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Review
- Vector control for Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes implemented in the field in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Non-household environments make a major contribution to dengue transmission: implications for vector control.Royal Society open science · 2025Article
- Leveraging machine learning on the role of hospitalizations in the dynamics of dengue spread in Brazil: an ecological study of health systems resilience.Lancet regional health. Americas · 2025Article
- Uncovering the surge: dengue fever on the rise.Frontiers in epidemiology · 2025Article
- A comprehensive scoping review of global educational strategies and outcomes in aedes-borne disease control.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2024Article
- A Review of the Latest Control Strategies for Mosquito-Borne Diseases.China CDC weekly · 2024Article
- Comparison of Aedes aegypti arbovirus transmission thresholds in two communities with differing water supply infrastructure.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Upsurge of dengue outbreaks in several WHO regions: Public awareness, vector control activities, and international collaborations are key to prevent spread.Health science reports · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundAedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are primary vectors of emerging or re-emerging arboviruses that threaten public health worldwide. Many efforts have been made to develop interventions to control these Aedes species populations. Still, countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region struggle to create/design/develop sustainable and effective control strategies. This scoping review synthesises evidence concerning the effectiveness of Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus prevention and control interventions performed in LAC (2000-2021). The findings can be used to evaluate, compare and develop more effective control strategies. METHODOLOGY: The review is based on the methodology by Joanna Briggs Institute for conducting a scoping review. The MEDLINE (via PubMed and Web of Science), Cochrane Library, Scopus, EMBASE and ScienceDirect databases were used to search for articles. Grey literature was searched from governmental and non-governmental organisation websites. Four reviewers independently screened all titles and abstracts and full-text of the articles using the Rayyan web application, based on pre-defined eligibility criteria.
resultsA total of 122 publications were included in the review. Most studies focused on dengue virus infection and data on Ae. aegypti. Entomological data were mainly used to determine the intervention's effectiveness. An integrated control intervention was the most commonly employed strategy in both regions. Biological control measures, environmental management, and health education campaigns on community participation achieved more sustainable results than an intervention where only a chemical control measure was used. Challenges to implementing interventions were insufficient financial support, resources, workforce, intersectoral collaboration and legislation.
conclusionsBased on the synthesised data, an integrated vector (Aedes) management focused on community participation seems to be the most effective approach to mitigate Aedes-borne infectious diseases. Maintaining the approach's effect remains challenging as it requires multisectoral and multi-disciplinary team engagement and active community participation. Future research needs to address the barriers to program implementation and maintenance as data on this topic is lacking.
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