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Author(s) Ferguson, N.M.; Cucunubá, Z.M.; Dorigatti, I.; Nedjati-Gilani, G.L.; Donelly, C.A.; Basáñez, M.; Nouvellet, P.; Lessler, J.

Countering the Zika epidemic in Latin America

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American Association for the Advancement of Science
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This study discusses dynamics and drivers of the Zika epidemic in Latin America in order to assess longer-term risks and prioritise interventions. The transmissibility of the infection, the generation time and large-scale connectivity of human populations are the three key factors that determine the scale and speed of spread of an emerging infection.

The authors suggest policy-makers to:

  • tune pregnancy delays to the local context; and
  • increase the effectiveness of vector control.

Science, Volume 353, Issue 6297, July 2016, Pages 353-354.

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Hazards Epidemic and Pandemic
Themes Health and health facilities Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Country and region Argentina Bolivia, Plurinational State of Brazil Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Venezuela, Bolivarian Rep of French Guiana
Number of pages
3 p.
Publication year
2016

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