The WHO’s Need to Address Insecticide Resistance in Malaria Vectors
ABSTRACT Since 2000, incidence and mortality rates attributable to malaria have declined significantly. However, this decline may be short-lived due to the emergence of insecticide-resistant malaria vectors caused by the overuse of indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide treated nets (ITNs)....
Main Author: | Tarun Rahman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Ottawa
2016-11-01
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Series: | University of Ottawa Journal of Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://uottawa.scholarsportal.info/ottawa/index.php/uojm-jmuo/article/view/1510 |
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