Changing dynamics of Aedes aegypti invasion and vector-borne disease risk for rural communities in the Peruvian Amazon
K. M. Fikrig, Arnold O. Noriega, Rosa A. Rodriguez, John Bardales, José Rivas, Becker Reyna, Guido Izquierdo, Gissella M. Vásquez, Ryan T. Larson, Amy C. Morrison, Laura C. Harrington
This study shows that Aedes aegypti is invading rural areas in the Peruvian Amazon, with entomological risk levels comparable to dengue-endemic cities, posing a public health threat.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases · Aug 28, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology