Durability associated efficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets after five years of household use
Open Access
- 5 August 2011
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Parasites & Vectors
- Vol. 4 (1) , 156
Abstract
Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have been strongly advocated for use to prevent malaria in sub-Saharan Africa and have significantly reduced human-vector contact. PermaNet® 2.0 is among the five LLINs brands which have been given full approval by the WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES). The LLINs are expected to protect the malaria endemic communities, but a number of factors within the community can affect their durability and efficacy. This study evaluated the durability, efficacy and retention of PermaNet® 2.0 after five years of use in a Tanzanian community.Keywords
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