Insecticide susceptibility of Anopheles stephensi to DDT and current insecticides in an elimination area in Iran

Abstract Background Iran has recently initiated a malaria elimination program with emphasis on vector control strategies which are heavily reliant on indoor residual spraying and long-lasting insecticidal nets. Insecticide resistance seriously threatens the efficacy of vector control strategies. Thi...

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Main Authors: Mehdi Zare, Moussa Soleimani-Ahmadi, Sayed Hossein Davoodi, Alireza Sanei-Dehkordi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-016-1851-4