Automation Techniques in Tropical Diseases

Tropical diseases are considered to be a threat responsible for causing a large number of cases and deaths. For controlling these diseases proper surveillance of the vectors like flies and mosquitoes is necessary. Diagnosis of the pathogens causing these diseases and their treatment also require attention. Researchers are working continuously to develop new devices and software to make diagnosis and control more rapid with high sensitivity and specificity. In this chapter, we have discussed the new automated techniques that have been developed so far and those under development for the control and diagnosis of tropical diseases.