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SUBMITTER: Weetman D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5858289 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
International journal of environmental research and public health 20180128 2
The Zika crisis drew attention to the long-overlooked problem of arboviruses transmitted by <i>Aedes</i> mosquitoes in Africa. Yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya and Zika are poorly controlled in Africa and often go unrecognized. However, to combat these diseases, both in Africa and worldwide, it is crucial that this situation changes. Here, we review available data on the distribution of each disease in Africa, their <i>Aedes</i> vectors, transmission potential, and challenges and opportunities ...[more]