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Wrong strategy could worsen dengue epidemics: study
By Marlowe Hood (AFP) ? 1 hour ago
PARIS ? The wrong approach to wiping out the mosquitoes that cause dengue infections could lead to worse epidemics in the future, according to a study released Tuesday.
Targeting only mosquito larvae, and not adults, with insecticides may work in the short run, but could result in higher resistance in the insects and less disease immunity among humans, especially in urban settings, the study found...
Wrong strategy could worsen dengue epidemics: study
By Marlowe Hood (AFP) ? 1 hour ago
PARIS ? The wrong approach to wiping out the mosquitoes that cause dengue infections could lead to worse epidemics in the future, according to a study released Tuesday.
Targeting only mosquito larvae, and not adults, with insecticides may work in the short run, but could result in higher resistance in the insects and less disease immunity among humans, especially in urban settings, the study found...