Mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel gene of anophelines and their association with resistance to pyrethroids–a review

APB Silva, JMM Santos, AJ Martins - Parasites & vectors, 2014 - Springer
Constant and extensive use of chemical insecticides has created a selection pressure and
favored resistance development in many insect species worldwide. One of the most …

Anopheles metabolic proteins in malaria transmission, prevention and control: a review

EO Adedeji, OO Ogunlana, S Fatumo, T Beder… - Parasites & vectors, 2020 - Springer
The increasing resistance to currently available insecticides in the malaria vector,
Anopheles mosquitoes, hampers their use as an effective vector control strategy for the …

Evidence for multiple-insecticide resistance in urban Aedes albopictus populations in southern China

Y Li, J Xu, D Zhong, H Zhang, W Yang, G Zhou, X Su… - Parasites & vectors, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Aedes albopictus (Skuse) is an invasive mosquito that has become an
important vector of chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses. In the absence of specific …

Multi-country Survey Revealed Prevalent and Novel F1534S Mutation in Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel (VGSC) Gene in Aedes albopictus

J Xu, M Bonizzoni, D Zhong, G Zhou… - PLoS neglected …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Background Aedes albopictus is an important dengue vector because of its aggressive
biting behavior and rapid spread out of its native home range in Southeast Asia. Pyrethroids …

Phenotypic, genotypic and biochemical changes during pyrethroid resistance selection in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes

MG Machani, E Ochomo, D Zhong, G Zhou, X Wang… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
The directional selection for insecticide resistance due to indiscriminate use of insecticides
in public health and agricultural system favors an increase in the frequency of insecticide …

Genetic Analysis of Invasive Aedes albopictus Populations in Los Angeles County, California and Its Potential Public Health Impact

D Zhong, E Lo, R Hu, ME Metzger, R Cummings… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is an anthropophilic aggressive daytime-biting
nuisance and an efficient vector of certain arboviruses and filarial nematodes. Over the last …

Community structure and insecticide resistance of malaria vectors in northern-central Myanmar

D Zhong, PL Aung, MM Mya, X Wang, Q Qin, MT Soe… - Parasites & vectors, 2022 - Springer
Background Myanmar is one of the six countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) of
Southeast Asia. Malaria vectors comprise many Anopheles species, which vary in …

Correlation between adult pyrethroid resistance and knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) field populations in China

JP Gao, HM Chen, H Shi, H Peng… - Infectious diseases of …, 2018 - mednexus.org
Background: Arboviral disease transmitted by Aedes albopictus such as dengue fever is an
important threat to human health. Pyrethroid resistance raises a great challenge for …

Multiple Resistances and Complex Mechanisms of Anopheles sinensis Mosquito: A Major Obstacle to Mosquito-Borne Diseases Control and Elimination in China

X Chang, D Zhong, Q Fang, J Hartsel… - PLoS neglected …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Malaria, dengue fever, and filariasis are three of the most common mosquito-borne diseases
worldwide. Malaria and lymphatic filariasis can occur as concomitant human infections while …

Widespread multiple insecticide resistance in the major dengue vector Aedes albopictus in Hainan Province, China

Y Li, G Zhou, D Zhong, X Wang… - Pest management …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Aedes albopictus is a highly invasive mosquito and has become a potential
vector of dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses. Insecticide‐based mosquito interventions …