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Urban evolution of insecticide resistance and susceptibility patterns of Anopheles coluzzii in Southeastern Nigeria: implications for malaria vector control.
Malaria journal - 27 Jan 2026
Ezeike Amarachi Keziah, Danga Simon Pierre Yinyang, Ezenwa Valentine Chukwuma, Chukas Chinaza Favour, Ogudu Emmanuel Ogbonnia, Nwosu Chukwuebuka Michael, Ebenebe Ijeoma Ngozi, Chukwunwejim Chidimma Ruth, Oli Angus Nnamdi, Esimone Charles Okechukwu
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BACKGROUND: Insecticide resistance among malaria vectors remains a critical obstacle to effective vector control and malaria elimination across sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the phenotypic and genotypic resistance profiles of Anopheles coluzzii populations in three urban centres of Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria: Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi. METHODS: Larvae were collected from Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi...
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