Background There are strong arguments for social science and interdisciplinary research in
the neglected tropical diseases. These diseases represent a rich and dynamic interplay …

Background The growing burden of dengue fever and the lack of a vaccine or specific
medical treatment have increased the urgency of the public health sector to identify …

Background Dengue in Venezuela is a major public health problem with an increasing
incidence of severe cases. Early diagnosis and timely treatment influences the outcome of …

This study aimed at reviewing recent studies about community participation in dengue
control in Brazil. The results have shown that the information strategies have not determined …

Dengue vectors, human knowledge and behavior have been reported to play an important
role in the transmission of dengue. This study was designed to understand the differences of …

In June 2002, a considerable number of cases of dengue fever/dengue hemorrhage fever
were reported in South Taiwan. To effectively reduce the sources of dengue vectors, the …

Epidemics tend to have a debilitating influence on the lives of directly afflicted families.
However, the presence of an epidemic can also change the behaviour and outcomes of …

The effectiveness of regular application of insecticidal fogging in reducing dengue is
questionable, since delays occur between peak time of outbreak and insecticide …

Abstract RESTREPO, BERTA NELLY; PINEDA, JESÚS MARÍA and PARRA HENAO,
GABRIEL JAIME. Aplicación y evaluación de materiales educativos para la prevención del …

Introducción: La aceptabilidad ha sido de atención frecuente en la investigación de
intervenciones de control de Aedes aegypti. Sin embargo, existe poca literatura sobre cómo …