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Rise of multiple insecticide resistance in Anopheles funestus in Malawi: a major concern for malaria vector control.
Malaria journal - 15 Sept 2015
Riveron Jacob M, Chiumia Martin, Menze Benjamin D, Barnes Kayla G, Irving Helen, Ibrahim Sulaiman S, Weedall Gareth D, Mzilahowa Themba, Wondji Charles S
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BACKGROUND: Deciphering the dynamics and evolution of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors is crucial for successful vector control. This study reports an increase of resistance intensity and a rise of multiple insecticide resistance in Anopheles funestus in Malawi leading to reduced bed net efficacy. METHODS: Anopheles funestus group mosquitoes were collected in southern Malawi and the species composition,...
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