Evaluation of Durability as a Function of Fabric Strength and Residual Bio-Efficacy for the Olyset Plus and Interceptor G2 LLINs after 3 Years of Field Use in Tanzania

Evaluation of Durability as a Function of Fabric Strength and Residual Bio-Efficacy for the Olyset Plus and Interceptor G2 LLINs after 3 Years of Field Use in Tanzania

Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are prone to reduction in insecticide content and physical strength due to repeated washes and usage. The significant loss to these features jeopardizes their protection against bites from malaria vectors. Insecticide washout is attributed to routine use, frict...

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Main Authors: Salum Azizi, Jackline Martin, Njelembo J. Mbewe, Agness Msapalla, Silvia Mwacha, Amandus Joram, Benson Mawa, Robert Diotrephes Kaaya, Jovin Kitau, Franklin Mosha, Johnson Matowo, Natacha Protopopoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
long-lasting insecticidal nets
fabric strength
bio-efficacy
fabric damage
chemical and physical protection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/8/8/379

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