"Vector-Borne Diseases: Recent Developments in Epidemiology and Control" ed. by David Claborn, Sujit Bhattacharya, Syamal Roy

This volume utilizes the unique capabilities of open-access publishing to share exciting developments in the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases spread by arthropods.

From malaria to dengue to leishmaniasis, the diseases addressed in this book continue to present threats to the life and well-being of millions around the world. The international cast of writers published here provide specific insight into a full spectrum of diseases spread by insects and their close relatives.


Contents
1.Introductory Chapter: Vector-Borne Diseases
2.Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases in Central Africa: A Threat to Animal Production and Human Health
3.Mosquito-Borne Viral Diseases: Control and Prevention in the Genomics Era
4.New Ways to Tackle Malaria
5.Effect of Bendiocarb Indoor Residual Spraying on Entomological Inoculation Rate of Anopheles arabiensis in Northwestern Highlands of Ethiopia
6.The Effects of Infection on Mosquito Rhythmic Behavior
7.Metabarcoding: A Powerful Yet Still Underestimated Approach for the Comprehensive Study of Vector-Borne Pathogen Transmission Cycles and Their Dynamics
8.Wnt5A Signaling Antagonizes Leishmania donovani Infection
9.Biological Role of Chalcones in Medicinal Chemistry
10.Role of cAMP Homeostasis in Intra-Macrophage Survival and Infectivity of Unicellular Parasites like Leishmania