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Addresses various vector-borne disease control strategies that target any of the complex interactions between the pathogen, vector and host. Emphasizes on malaria, dengue and other arboviral diseases, as well as Chagas, leishmaniasis and schistosomiasis. Discusses some examples of control strategies such as current and future prophylactic, therapeutic and transmission-blocking vaccines and drugs, vector control, and vector-targeted pathogen transmission control. Addresses interactions between control methods and factors that influence efficacy.