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Certifying the interruption of Chagas disease transmission by native vectors: cui bono? Abad-Franch, Fernando; Diotaiuti, Liléia; Gurgel-Gonçalves, Rodrigo & Gürtler, Ricardo E. Abstract 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. Keywords Chagas disease; vector control; interruption of transmission; certification

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