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Characteristics of and factors associated with dengue vector breeding sites in the City of Colombo, Sri Lanka

17 Feb 2016

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INTRODUCTION: Dengue has emerged as a major public health problem in Sri Lanka. Vector control at community level is a frequent and widespread strategy for dengue control. The aim of the study was to assess Aedes mosquito breeding sites and the prevention practices of community members in a heavily urbanized part of Colombo. METHODS: A cross-sectional entomological survey was conducted from April to June 2013 in...

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PMID: 27241954
DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2016.1175158

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