Background Human movement is a key behavioral factor in many vector-borne disease
systems because it influences exposure to vectors and thus the transmission of pathogens. …

Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease of growing global health importance. Prevention
efforts focus on mosquito control, with limited success. New insights into the spatiotemporal …

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Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any …

Background Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) are among the most common agents of
human febrile illness worldwide and the most important emerging pathogens, causing …

The cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme and major lipid product, prostaglandin E 2 (PGE 2 )
are elevated in many solid tumors including those of the breast and are associated with a …

… Halsey and Tadeusz Kochel are US military service members. This work was prepared as
part of their official duties. Title 17 USC § 105 provides that ‘Copyright protection under this …

… Kochel is in the military service of the US Government. This work was prepared as part of
his official duties. Title 17 USC §105 provides that “[c]opyright protection under this title is not …

Background Comprehensive, longitudinal field studies that monitor both disease and vector
populations for dengue viruses are urgently needed as a pre-requisite for developing locally …

Background Early diagnosis of dengue virus (DENV) infection can improve clinical outcomes
by ensuring close follow-up, initiating appropriate supportive therapies and raising …

… D Watts, S Halstead, C Hayes, T Kochel, and K Russell formulated the hypothesis and study
design. These investigators and Y Montoya, S Douglas, C Bautista, A Espinoza, V Felices, …