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Vector-borne diseases: Trends and take-home points

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Vector-borne diseases are on the rise, underreported, and can quickly become epidemics. Dr. Doug Campos-Outcalt reviews the trends you need to be aware of and the steps that you—and your patients—can take this summer to minimize risk.


 

Resources

Rosenberg R, Lindsey NP, Fischer M, et al. Vital Signs: Trends in reported vectorborne disease cases—United States and territories, 2004-2016. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2018;67:496-501.

US Environmental Protection Agency. Repellents: protection against mosquitoes, ticks, and other arthropods. Available at: https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents. Accessed June 6, 2018.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Zika virus: prevent mosquito bites. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/prevent-mosquito-bites.html. Accessed June 6, 2018.

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