Vector Borne Diseases: Current Trends and Public Health Perspectives

Jayalakshmi Krishnan

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of vector-borne diseases, highlighting current trends, control strategies, and their public health implications. With contributions from experts, it informs readers about specific diseases caused by vectors such as mosquitoes and other zoonotic agents, presenting innovative approaches for prevention and management.The book begins with a focus on mosquito control strategies, emphasizing their significance in reducing the burden of vector-borne diseases. It further unravels the impact of Rickettsial infections, providing insights into these often-underdiagnosed diseases. Scrub typhus is explored through its co-infections with other vector-borne zoonotic diseases and analyzed using an integrated omics approach to better understand its pathogenesis and treatment. The final chapter sheds light on lymphatic filariasis, a neglected tropical disease, covering its endemic nature, clinical manifestations like elephantiasis and hydrocele, mass drug administration programs, and novel vector management techniques.This resource is ideal for public health professionals, researchers, and students, providing actionable insights into combating vector-borne diseases globally.Key Features:Discusses innovative mosquito control strategies and integrated vector management.Explores lesser-known diseases like scrub typhus and Rickettsial infections with advanced omics approaches.Provides a detailed analysis of lymphatic filariasis, including treatment strategies like antifilarial drugs and mass drug administration.Highlights the importance of public health interventions in combating neglected tropical diseases.ReadershipPublic health professionals, researchers, and students.

Available since: 12/17/2024.

Print length: 132 pages.

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