History of Mosquito borne Diseases in the United States and Implications for New Pathogens

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• Alternative Title:
  Emerg Infect Dis
• Personal Author:
  Moreno-Madriñán, Max J. ; Turell, Michael
• Description:
  The introduction and spread of West Nile virus and the recent introduction of chikungunya and Zika viruses into the Americas have raised concern about the potential for various tropical pathogens to become established in North America. A historical analysis of yellow fever and malaria incidences in the United States suggests that it is not merely a temperate climate that keeps these pathogens from becoming established. Instead, socioeconomic changes are the most likely explanation for why these pathogens essentially disappeared from the United States yet remain a problem in tropical areas. In contrast to these anthroponotic pathogens that require humans in their transmission cycle, zoonotic pathogens are only slightly affected by socioeconomic factors, which is why West Nile virus became established in North America. In light of increasing globalization, we need to be concerned about the introduction of pathogens such as Rift Valley fever, Japanese encephalitis, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis viruses.
• Subjects:
  Animals Disease Outbreaks History, 17th Century History, 18th Century History, 19th Century Humans Mosquito Vectors Perspective Socioeconomic Factors Virus Diseases Zoonoses

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• Source:
  Emerg Infect Dis. 24(5):821-826
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  24
• Issue:
  5
• Collection(s):
  Emerging Infectious Diseases
• Main Document Checksum:
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