Detection of the East and West African kdr mutation in <it>Anopheles gambiae </it>and <it>Anopheles arabiensis </it>from Uganda using a new assay based on FRET/Melt Curve analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Appropriate monitoring of vector resistance to insecticides is an integral component of planning and evaluation of insecticide use in malaria control programmes. The malaria vectors <it>Anopheles gambiae s.s</it>. and <...

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Main Authors: Backeljau Thierry, Roelants Patricia, Van Bortel Wim, Verhaeghen Katrijn, Coosemans Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-02-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/16