Albert I. Ko

Socio-environmental assessment of Aedes aegypti distribution and risk of chikungunya in vulnerable community

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses a major public health challenge in tropical regions. In Brazil, its incidence has increased, especially in socioeconomically vulnerable areas, where environmental conditions favor the proliferation of vectors. Our objective was to assess the socioeconomi...