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Insecticide resistance and vector control.

Insecticide resistance has been a problem in all insect groups that serve as vectors of emerging diseases. Although mechanisms by which insecticides become less effective are similar across all vector taxa, each resistance problem is potentially unique and may involve a complex pattern of resistance...

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Autores principales: Brogdon, W G, McAllister, J C
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1998
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2640263/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9866736
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Sumario:Insecticide resistance has been a problem in all insect groups that serve as vectors of emerging diseases. Although mechanisms by which insecticides become less effective are similar across all vector taxa, each resistance problem is potentially unique and may involve a complex pattern of resistance foci. The main defense against resistance is close surveillance of the susceptibility of vector populations. We describe the mechanisms of insecticide resistance, as well as specific instances of resistance emergence worldwide, and discuss prospects for resistance management and priorities for detection and surveillance.