Habitat characteristics and insecticide susceptibility of Aedes aegypti in the Ifakara area, south-eastern Tanzania

Abstract Background Aedes-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya constitute constant threats globally. In Tanzania, these diseases are transmitted by Aedes aegypti, which is widely distributed in urban areas, but whose ecology remains poorly understood in small towns and rural settings. Metho...

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Main Authors: Najat F. Kahamba, Alex J. Limwagu, Salum A. Mapua, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Dickson S. Msaky, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Halfan S. Ngowo, Fredros O. Okumu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-3920-y