Table 5 Comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of the ECDC guidelines
From: Implementation of surveillance of invasive mosquitoes in Belgium according to the ECDC guidelines
Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
• Easy development of surveillance strategies based on the three scenarios. Complete and clear information on the scenario’s and procedures to be followed | • Some specific issues such as the problems that may occur with the traps in the field are not addressed |
• Useful summary and checklist boxes, with appropriate explanatory tables and figures | • Illustration of the main characteristics of larvae and adult mosquitoes used in the identification keys are not provided |
• Operational implementation adaptable to local context | • Number, degree and skills of people needed to be involved in the surveillance are not specified |
• Cost and workload estimation is provided | • Preparatory costs and workload are not included in the estimation |