Spraying inside homes shows promise against dengue, chikungunya, and zika

NCT ID NCT04343521

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested a method called Targeted Indoor Residual Spraying (TIRS) to see if it could prevent diseases spread by mosquitoes, like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. Over 4,400 children aged 2 to 15 in Merida, Mexico took part. Researchers sprayed inside homes in certain neighborhoods and then tracked how many children got sick over three transmission seasons.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan

    Mérida, Yucatán, 97203, Mexico

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