Isolation and characterization of a temperature-sensitive lethal strain of Anopheles arabiensis for SIT-based application

Isolation and characterization of a temperature-sensitive lethal strain of Anopheles arabiensis for SIT-based application

Abstract Background Malaria is still a global health problem and vector control is the cornerstone of disease control strategies using indoor residual insecticide spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated nets. The situation is becoming acute with widespread resistance to the limited arsenal of availab...

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Main Authors: Cyrille Ndo, Yacouba Poumachu, Danale Metitsi, Herman Parfait Awono-Ambene, Timoléon Tchuinkam, Jeremie Lionnel Roger Gilles, Kostas Bourtzis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Anopheles arabiensis
sterile insect technique
genetic sexing strain
Plasmodium
malaria
ethyl methylsulfonate
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3216-7

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