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Evidence of High Frequencies of Insecticide Resistance Mutations in Aedes aegypti (Culicidae) Mosquitoes in Urban Accra, Ghana: Implications for Insecticide-based Vector Control of Aedes-borne Arboviral Diseases.
Journal of medical entomology - 16 Nov 2022
Kwame Amlalo Godwin, Akorli Jewelna, Etornam Akyea-Bobi Nukunu, Sowa Akporh Samuel, Aqua-Baidoo Dominic, Opoku Millicent, Frempong Kwadwo, Pi-Bansa Sellase, Boakye Helena A, Joannides Joannitta, Nyarko Osei Joseph Harold, Pwalia Rebecca, Abla Akorli Esinam, Manu Alexander, Dadzie Samuel K
Abstract excerpt
The most widespread arboviral diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika are transmitted mainly by Aedes mosquitoes. Due to the lack of effective therapeutics for most of these diseases, vector control remains the most effective preventative and control measure. This study investigated and compared the species composition, insecticide susceptibility, and resistance mechanisms in Aedes mosquito populations...
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