Ellis, Brett R.Wilcox, Bruce A.2011-05-112011-05-112009http://hdl.handle.net/10625/46039The paper explores the ecological dimension of vector-borne diseases in order to clarify the role of "ecological thinking" in the development and implementation of vector control activities. It traces some anthropogenic factors in research, and reviews a systems ecology of dengue and Chagas disease. Vector-borne diseases are essentially ecological problems that span biophysical, social, and economic environments. The paper views the ecological dimension as a unifying element that can provide direction in research, with a holistic perspective important for all participants/stakeholders involved.Text1 digital file (p. 155-167)enDENGUECHAGAS DISEASECOMMUNICABLE DISEASESECOLOGICAL RESEARCHECOSYSTEMSVECTOR-BORNE DISEASESECOSYSTEM APPROACHESAEDES AEGYPTISYSTEMS APPROACHGLOBAL SOUTHJournal Article (peer-reviewed)