Thwarting Killer Mosquitoes: The State-of-the-Art Fight Against Malaria and West Nile Virus 711

source: Harvard University     2013年5月15日
While many mosquitoes are little more than nuisance insects, some species are capable of transmitting deadly illnesses to humans.
According to the CDC, 2012 was the worst year for West Nile virus. Malaria -- long-battled -- continues to defy eradication, despite renewed efforts to control and eliminate the disease. This Forum event focused on the fight against these deadly illnesses, emphasizing the latest technologies in mosquito control, challenges in drug resistance, and critical need to sustain efforts -- even after incidence declines. This event also explored controversies surrounding genetically modified mosquitoes, pesticides, cross-border control, and counterfeit antimalarial drugs.
Part of the Andelot Series on Current Science Controversies, this event was presented May 1, 2013 in collaboration with GlobalPost.
Watch the entire series from The Forum at Harvard School of Public Health at www.ForumHSPH.org.