Insect vectors are responsible for spreading many infectious diseases, yet interactions
between pathogens/parasites and insect vectors remain poorly understood. Filling this …

Background Control efforts against soil-transmitted helminths focus on preventive
chemotherapy with albendazole and mebendazole, however these drugs yield …

Abstract Background Ivermectin (22, 23-dihydroavermectin B1a: H2B1a) is an endectocide
used to treat worm infections and ectoparasites including lice and scabies mites …

Ivermectin is an endectocide used widely to treat a variety of internal and external parasites.
Field trials of ivermectin mass drug administration for malaria transmission control have …

Background Ivermectin's mosquitocidal effect and in vitro activity against Plasmodium
falciparum asexual stages are known. Its in vivo blood-schizonticidal efficacy is unknown …

Controlling the principal African malaria vector, the mosquito Anopheles gambiae, is
considered essential to curtail malaria transmission. However, existing vector control …

Reduction in malaria clinical cases is strongly dependent on the ability to prevent Anopheles
infectious bites. Vector control strategies using long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor …

Background Ivermectin, an effective treatment for scabies, is not licensed for children
weighing< 15 kg. Pharmacokinetic modelling has shown a 3 mg dose in young children (2 …

Background Vector control interventions in sub-Saharan Africa rely on insecticide-treated
nets and indoor residual spraying. Insecticide resistance, poor coverage of interventions …

Controlling the principal African malaria vector, the mosquito Anopheles gambiae, is
considered essential to curtail malaria transmission. However existing vector control …