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Vector-Borne Diseases: Understanding the Environmental, Human Health, and Ecological Connections. Workshop Summary

Released:: March 18, 2008
Type:: Workshop Summary
Topics:: Diseases, Global Health, Public Health
Activity:: Forum on Microbial Threats
Board:: Board on Global Health

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The Institute of Medicine's Forum on Microbial Threats convened a workshop on June 19-20, 2007, in Ft. Collins, CO entitled Vector-Borne Diseases: Understanding the Environmental, Human Health, and Ecological Connections. The purpose of this public workshop was to examine the global burden of vector-borne diseases of humans, animals, and plants, and to discuss prospects for successful mitigation and response strategies. Workshop participants explored the biological and ecological context of vector-borne diseases; their health and economic impacts; emerging domestic and global diseases; public, animal, and plant health preparedness; prevention, control, and therapeutic measures; scientific and technological advances; and integration strategies to address current and future threats.

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