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Distribution of ace-1R and resistance to carbamates and organophosphates in Anopheles gambiae s.s. populations from Côte d'Ivoire.
Malaria journal - 16 Jun 2010
Ahoua Alou Ludovic P, Koffi Alphonsine A, Adja Maurice A, Tia Emmanuel, Kouassi Philippe K, Koné Moussa, Chandre Fabrice
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BACKGROUND: The spread of pyrethroid resistance in Anopheles gambiae s.s. is a critical issue for malaria vector control based on the use of insecticide-treated nets. Carbamates and organophosphates insecticides are regarded as alternatives or supplements to pyrethroids used in nets treatment. It is, therefore, essential to investigate on the susceptibility of pyrethroid resistant populations of An. gambiae s.s....
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