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Georgia's Collaborative Approach To Expanding Mosquito Surveillance In Response To Zika Virus: A Case Study, R. Christopher Rustin, Deonte Martin, Varadan Sevilimedu, Sarbesh Pandeya, Haresh Rochani, Rosmarie Kelly
Georgia's Collaborative Approach To Expanding Mosquito Surveillance In Response To Zika Virus: A Case Study, R. Christopher Rustin, Deonte Martin, Varadan Sevilimedu, Sarbesh Pandeya, Haresh Rochani, Rosmarie Kelly
R. Christopher Rustin
Background:
Zika virus (ZIKV) was declared an international public health emergency by the World Health Organization on
February 1, 2016. Due to the known and estimated range of the ZIKV mosquito vectors, southern and central US
states faced increased risk of ZIKV transmission. With the state of Georgia hosting the world’s busiest international airport, a climate that supports the ZIKV vectors, and limited surveillance (13 counties) and response capacity, the Department of Public Health (DPH) was challenged to respond and prevent ZIKV transmission. This case study describes and evaluates the state’s surveillance capacity before and after the declaration of ZIKV …