Autocidal gravid ovitraps protect humans from chikungunya virus infection by reducing < i > Aedes aegypti < /i > mosquito populations

ConclusionsThese findings indicate that AGO traps are an effective tool that protects humans from infection with a virus transmitted byAe.aegypti mosquitos. Future studies should evaluate their protective effectiveness in large, urban communities.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - July 24, 2019 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Tyler M. Sharp Source Type: research