Mosquito-borne diseases emergence/resurgence and how to effectively control it biologically

H Dahmana, O Mediannikov - Pathogens, 2020 - mdpi.com
Deadly pathogens and parasites are transmitted by vectors and the mosquito is considered
the most threatening vector in public health, transmitting these pathogens to humans and …

Mosquito-borne diseases and their control strategies: an overview focused on green synthesized plant-based metallic nanoparticles

H Onen, MM Luzala, S Kigozi, RM Sikumbili… - Insects, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Mosquitoes are the carrier of pathogens that cause common human
diseases such as malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, yellow fever, Zika, and West Nile. The use …

How many mosquito nets are needed to maintain universal coverage: an update

H Koenker, J Yukich, M Erskine, R Opoku, E Sternberg… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have served as the cornerstone of
malaria vector control in sub-Saharan Africa for the past two decades. Over 2.5 billion ITNs …

Costs of insecticide-treated bed net distribution systems in sub-Saharan Africa

SS Scates, TP Finn, J Wisniewski, D Dadi, R Mandike… - Malaria journal, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are one of the most cost-effective
measures for preventing malaria. The World Health Organization recommends both large …

The impact of an insecticide treated bednet campaign on all-cause child mortality: A geospatial impact evaluation from the Democratic Republic of Congo

CB Dolan, A BenYishay, KA Grépin, JC Tanner… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Objective To test the impact of a nationwide Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets [LLINs]
distribution program in the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] on all-cause under-five …

Asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum malaria prevalence among adolescents and adults in Malawi, 2015–2016

HM Topazian, A Gumbo, S Puerto-Meredith, R Njiko… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Malaria remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Malawi, with an estimated
18–19% prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum in children 2–10 years in 2015–2016. While …

Reported reasons for non-use of insecticide-treated nets in large national household surveys, 2009–2021

H Koenker, EK Kumoji, M Erskine, R Opoku… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITN) are the cornerstone of modern malaria vector
control, with nearly 3 billion ITNs delivered to households in endemic areas since 2000. ITN …

LLIN Evaluation in Uganda Project (LLINEUP): factors associated with childhood parasitaemia and anaemia 3 years after a national long-lasting insecticidal net …

S Rugnao, S Gonahasa, C Maiteki-Sebuguzi, J Opigo… - Malaria Journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Recent reductions in malaria burden have been attributed largely to long-
lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). In March–June 2017, approximately 3 years after a national …

Malaria prevalence and long-lasting insecticidal net use in rural western Uganda: results of a cross-sectional survey conducted in an area of highly variable malaria …

CM Cote, V Goel, R Muhindo, E Baguma, M Ntaro… - Malaria journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) remain a cornerstone of malaria control,
but strategies to sustain universal coverage and high rates of use are not well-defined. A …

Effectiveness of a national mass distribution campaign of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying on clinical malaria in Malawi, 2018–2020

HM Topazian, A Gumbo, K Brandt, M Kayange… - BMJ Global …, 2021 - gh.bmj.com
Introduction Malawi's malaria burden is primarily assessed via cross-sectional national
household surveys. However, malaria is spatially and temporally heterogenous and no …