Protective efficacy of menthol propylene glycol carbonate compared to N, N-diethyl-methylbenzamide against mosquito bites in Northern Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The reduction of malaria parasite transmission by preventing human-vector contact is critical in lowering disease transmission and its outcomes. This underscores the need for effective and long lasting arthropod/insect repellents. De...

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Main Authors: Kweka Eliningaya J, Munga Stephen, Mahande Aneth M, Msangi Shandala, Mazigo Humphrey D, Adrias Araceli Q, Matias Jonathan R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/189