Arboviral surveillance

Arboviral surveillance involves monitoring for viruses transmitted by arthropods like mosquitoes and ticks, such as West Nile or Zika. Public health agencies collect data through mosquito traps, testing samples for viruses, and tracking human cases. This helps identify outbreaks early, understand how and where the viruses are spreading, and guide prevention efforts. By staying vigilant, health authorities can implement targeted mosquito control, issue warnings, and help protect communities from these vector-borne diseases.