Peruvian research team works to track infectious disease in tropical regions

In the Peruvian Amazon, tropical diseases pose a growing risk - and scientists are turning to advanced technology, including drones and artificial intelligence, to try to stop outbreaks before they begin.

Mosquitos, Peru cannot be reached by road because of the thick jungles and waters surrounding the city. Only planes or boats can reach the metropolis of about half a million people. All that water and vegetation also means an unwelcome guest: Mosquitoes.