Quality control of long-lasting insecticidal nets: are we neglecting it?

S Karl, M Katusele, TW Freeman, SJ Moore - Trends in parasitology, 2021 - cell.com
Over 2.2 billion long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) for malaria control have been delivered
to recipient countries. LLINs are the largest single item in the global malaria control budget …

2015 Atomic Spectrometry Update–a review of advances in X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and their applications

M West, AT Ellis, PJ Potts, C Streli, C Vanhoof… - Journal of Analytical …, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
This review describes advances in the X-ray fluorescence (XRF) group of techniques
published approximately between April 2014 and March 2015 and is therefore restricted to a …

Durability monitoring of long-lasting insecticidal (mosquito) nets (LLINs) in Madagascar: physical integrity and insecticidal activity

S Randriamaherijaona, J Raharinjatovo, S Boyer - Parasites & vectors, 2017 - Springer
Background Long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets (LLINs) are highly effective for malaria
prevention. However, it is also clear that durability monitoring is essential to predict when …

Effectiveness of long-lasting insecticidal nets in prevention of malaria among individuals visiting health centres in Ziway-Dugda District, Ethiopia: matched case …

MK Wubishet, G Berhe, A Adissu, MS Tafa - Malaria Journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Malaria is a major health problem in Ethiopia. Sleeping under long-lasting
insecticidal nets (LLINs) is its major control strategy. Despite high LLINs use (84%) in Ziway …

Efficacy of Interceptor G2, Royal Guard and PermaNet 3.0 against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae sl from Za-Kpota, southern Benin: an experimental hut trial

PM Sovegnon, R Akoton, IJ Stopard, TS Churcher… - Parasites & …, 2024 - Springer
Background The widespread use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has significantly
contributed to the reduction in malaria cases and deaths observed across Africa …

The role of windows of selection and windows of dominance in the evolution of insecticide resistance in human disease vectors

A South, R Lees, G Garrod, J Carson… - Evolutionary …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Persistent insecticides sprayed onto house walls, and incorporated into insecticide‐treated
bednets, provide long‐acting, cost‐effective control of vector‐borne diseases such as …

Bed nets used to protect against malaria do not last long in a semi-arid area of Ethiopia: a cohort study

T Solomon, E Loha, W Deressa, M Balkew, T Gari… - Malaria journal, 2018 - Springer
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are a key tool for malaria prevention and
control. Currently, the recommended serviceable life of an LLIN is 3 years under field …

Atomic spectrometry update—X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

M West, AT Ellis, PJ Potts, C Streli, C Vanhoof… - Journal of Analytical …, 2012 - pubs.rsc.org
This review demonstrates advances in XRF instrumentation, techniques and data
processing algorithms published during the last year. Pixellated detectors and EDXRF …

Effect of environmental variables and kdr resistance genotype on survival probability and infection rates in Anopheles gambiae (ss)

M Kristan, TA Abeku, J Lines - Parasites & vectors, 2018 - Springer
Background Environmental factors, especially ambient temperature and relative humidity
affect both mosquitoes and malaria parasites. The early part of sporogony is most sensitive …

Evaluation of the durability of long‐lasting insecticidal nets in Guatemala

ME Castellanos, S Rodas, JG Juárez, JC Lol… - Malaria Journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) are widely used for the prevention and
control of malaria. In Guatemala, since 2006, ITNs have been distributed free of charge in …