Multiple insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae from Tanzania: a major concern for malaria vector control

Multiple insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae from Tanzania: a major concern for malaria vector control

Abstract Background Malaria vector control in Tanzania is based on use of long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), which both rely on the use of chemical insecticides. The effectiveness of these control tools is endangered by the development of insecticide re...

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Main Authors: William N. Kisinza, Theresia E. Nkya, Bilali Kabula, Hans J. Overgaard, Dennis J. Massue, Zawadi Mageni, George Greer, Naomi Kaspar, Mahdi Mohamed, Richard Reithinger, Sarah Moore, Lena M. Lorenz, Stephen Magesa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Insecticide resistance
Anopheles gambiae
Malaria
Pirimiphos-methyl
kdr
Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-2087-2

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