Vectorborne_Transmission.Rmd

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title: Vector-borne Transmission 
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author: Andreas Handel
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# Overview

In this module, we will discuss vector-borne transmission and how it affects ID dynamics and control. 

# Learning Objectives

* Know about important IDs that are vector-borne
* Understand the implications of vector-borne transmission on ID dynamics
* Understand how vector-borne transmission influences potential ID control strategies.


# Reading

Read the chapter ["Vector Borne ID Transmission"](https://andreashandel.github.io/IDEMAbook/types-of-infectious-disease-transmission.html) in IDEMAB.


# Videos 


## Vector borne transmission and control

In this video from the ["Epidemics"](https://www.coursera.org/learn/epidemics) course, [Andrew Read](http://www.thereadgroup.net/) discusses vector control.

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This TED talk video discusses some of the new control strategies tried against mosquitoes
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## Zika virus

This _Motherboard_ video discusses the role of mosquito vectors for the transmission of Zika and similar vector borne viruses that are on the rise.
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