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Bioefficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets against pyrethroid-resistant populations of Anopheles gambiae s.s. from different malaria transmission zones in Uganda.
Parasites & vectors - 2 May 2013
Okia Michael, Ndyomugyenyi Richard, Kirunda James, Byaruhanga Anatol, Adibaku Seraphine, Lwamafa Denis K, Kironde Fred
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BACKGROUND: There are major concerns over sustaining the efficacy of current malaria vector control interventions given the rapid spread of resistance, particularly to pyrethroids. This study assessed the bioefficacy of five WHO-recommended long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae field populations from Uganda. METHODS: Adult An. gambiae from Lira, Tororo, Wakiso and...
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