Attrition, physical integrity and insecticidal activity of long-lasting insecticidal nets in sub-Saharan Africa and modelling of their impact on vectorial capacity

Attrition, physical integrity and insecticidal activity of long-lasting insecticidal nets in sub-Saharan Africa and modelling of their impact on vectorial capacity

Abstract Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the primary malaria prevention and control intervention in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. While LLINs are expected to last at least 3 years under normal use conditions, they can lose effectiveness because they fall out of use, are dis...

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Main Authors: Olivier Briet, Hannah Koenker, Laura Norris, Ryan Wiegand, Jodi Vanden Eng, Alex Thackeray, John Williamson, John E. Gimnig, Filomeno Fortes, Martin Akogbeto, Anges W. Yadouleton, Maurice Ombok, M. Nabie Bayoh, Themba Mzilahowa, Ana Paula Abílio, Samuel Mabunda, Nelson Cuamba, Elhadji Diouf, Lassana Konaté, Busiku Hamainza, Cecilia Katebe-Sakala, Gabriel Ponce de León, Kwame Asamoa, Adam Wolkon, Stephen C. Smith, Isabel Swamidoss, Mike Green, Salam Gueye, Jules Mihigo, Juliette Morgan, Ellen Dotson, Allen S. Craig, Kathrine R. Tan, Robert A. Wirtz, Tom Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Long-lasting insecticidal nets
Durability monitoring
Vectorial capacity
Malaria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03383-6

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