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Susceptibility of Anopheles gambiae to insecticides used for malaria vector control in Rwanda.
Malaria journal - 1 Dec 2016
Hakizimana Emmanuel, Karema Corine, Munyakanage Dunia, Iranzi Gad, Githure John, Tongren Jon Eric, Takken Willem, Binagwaho Agnes, Koenraadt Constantianus J M
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BACKGROUND: The widespread emergence of resistance to pyrethroids is a major threat to the gains made in malaria control. To monitor the presence and possible emergence of resistance against a variety of insecticides used for malaria control in Rwanda, nationwide insecticide resistance surveys were conducted in 2011 and 2013. METHODS: Larvae of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquitoes were collected in 12 sentinel...
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