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Resistance status of Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) to four commonly used insecticides for malaria vector control in South-East Nigeria.
Parasites & vectors - 24 Mar 2020
Chukwuekezie Okechukwu, Nwosu Emmanuel, Nwangwu Udoka, Dogunro Festus, Onwude Cosmas, Agashi Nneka, Ezihe Ebuka, Anioke Clementina, Anokwu Stephen, Eloy Emelda, Attah Peter, Orizu Francis, Ewo Sylvester, Okoronkwo Angela, Joseph Anumba, Ikeakor Ijeoma, Haruna Sylvester, Gnanguenon Virgile
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BACKGROUND: Progress made in the control of malaria vectors globally is largely due to the use of insecticides. However, success in the fight against malaria has slowed down or even stalled due to a host of factors including insecticide resistance. The greatest burden of the disease is felt in Africa, particularly Nigeria. Unfortunately, adequate information on insecticide resistance is lacking in many parts of...
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