Quantifying the intensity of permethrin insecticide resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes in western Kenya

Quantifying the intensity of permethrin insecticide resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes in western Kenya

Abstract Background The development and spread of resistance among local vectors to the major classes of insecticides used in Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) poses a major challenge to malaria vector control programs worldwide. The main methods of evaluating...

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Main Authors: Seline Omondi, Wolfgang Richard Mukabana, Eric Ochomo, Margaret Muchoki, Brigid Kemei, Charles Mbogo, Nabie Bayoh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Insecticide resistance
Intensity
Permethrin
Anopheles gambiae
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2489-6

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