Insecticide resistance of Anopheles sinensis after elimination of malaria in Henan Province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Historically, malaria due to Plasmodium vivax has been epidemic in Henan Province, China, with Anopheles sinensis as the main vector. The most effective measures to prevent malaria transmission are based on vector control through the use of insecticides. However, insecticides exert a strong selective pressure on mosquito populations for insecticide resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate the susceptibility profile and population genetic characteristics of An. sinensis to provide basic data and scientific guidance for the study of resistance mechanisms and the control of An. sinensis in Henan Province.

Methods

Adult Anopheles mosquitoes were collected at sites near local farmers' sheepfolds, pigsties and/or cowsheds located in Pingqiao, Xiangfu, Xiangc

SUBMITTER: He ZQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10239179 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature