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Landscape genetic structure and evolutionary genetics of insecticide resistance gene mutations in Anopheles sinensis.
Parasites & vectors - 23 Apr 2016
Chang Xuelian, Zhong Daibin, Lo Eugenia, Fang Qiang, Bonizzoni Mariangela, Wang Xiaoming, Lee Ming-Chieh, Zhou Guofa, Zhu Guoding, Qin Qian, Chen Xiaoguang, Cui Liwang, Yan Guiyun
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BACKGROUND: Anopheles sinensis is one of the most abundant vectors of malaria and other diseases in Asia. Vector control through the use of insecticides is the front line control method of vector-borne diseases. Pyrethroids are the most commonly used insecticides due to their low toxicity to vertebrates and low repellency. However, the extensive use of insecticides has imposed strong selection pressure on...
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