Water-related vector-borne diseases

"Diseases transmitted by insects that depend on water for their propagation" (World Health Organization, 1988) 

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World Health Organization. "Environmental Management for Vector Control: Training and Information Materials." Vector Biology and Control Division. (1988). Link: https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/resources/envmanparta.pdf 

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