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Researchers
Olger Calderón Arguedas- Ecology of dengue and other vector borne diseases.
- Biology and ecology of rickettiosis.
- Insecticide resistance
Our team studies arthropods of medical importance, as etiologic agents and vectors of disease. Research carried out at this time is oriented towards the study of the dynamics of virosis transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus (dengue, chikungunya, Zika), study of the ecology of local and regional species of Rickettsia and evaluation of insecticides resistance by Aedes aegypti. We also study clinical cases refered by the National Health System or the National Community that are related to arthropods as causal agents o disease.
Degree: Licenciature in Microbiology and Clinical Chemistry
University: University of Costa Rica
Country: Costa Rica
Year: 1989
Degree: Master in Parasitic Tropical Diseases
University: University of Valencia
Country: Spain
Year: 1993
Degree: M. Sc in Parasitology
University: University of Costa Rica
Country: Costa Rica
Year: 2000