Article
Insecticide susceptibility of Anopheles gambiae s.l and identification of some resistance mechanisms in Kwilu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Pan African medical journal - 1 Jan 2020
Matubi Emery Metelo, Kaounga Gillon Ilombe, Zanga Josue, Mbuku Guillaume Binene, Maniania Jean Nguya Kalemba, Mulenda Basimike, Sodi Jonas Nagahuedi Mbongu, Tamfum Jean Jacques Muyembe, Masiangi Paul
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: the control of the mosquito malaria vectors by the National Malaria Control Programme of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) relies mainly on the use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs). However, the widespread emergence of resistance to pyrethroids is jeopardizing this control strategy. The objective of this study is to determine the status and resistance mechanisms involved in...
Topics
- Alleles
- Animals
- Anopheles
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Gene Frequency
- Insecticide Resistance
- Insecticides
- Malaria
- Mosquito Control
- Mosquito Vectors
