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Environmental contaminants drive insecticide resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes in Ghana.
Scientific reports - 1 Sept 2025
Owusu-Asenso Christopher Mfum, Sraku Isaac Kwame, Eyeson Nana Aba Setorwu, Abdulai Anisa, Sabtiu Abdul Rahim Mohammed, Attah Simon Kwaku, Aboagye-Antwi Fred, Afrane Yaw Asare
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Insecticide-based interventions such as IRS and LLINs have significantly reduced malaria transmission globally. However, their sustainability is increasingly threatened by insecticide resistance. While insecticide and pesticide use are known resistance drivers, the role of environmental contaminants remains underexplored. This study investigated the impact of environmental contaminants on insecticide resistance...
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