Certifying the interruption of Chagas disease transmission by native vectors: cui bono?

ABAD-FRANCH F; DIOTAIUTI L; GURGEL-GONÇALVEZ R; GURTLER RE

MEMóRIAS DO INSTITUTO OSWALDO CRUZ.

FUNDACO OSWALDO CRUZ

Lugar: Rio de Janeiro; Año: 2013 vol. 108 p. 251 - 254

0074-0276

Certifying the absence of Chagas disease transmission by native vectors lacks scientific grounds and weakens long-term control-surveillance systems to the detriment of people living under risk conditions. Instead, a regular “certification of good practice” (including vector control-surveillance, case detection/patient care and blood safety) could help achieve sustained disease control.