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The effect of holes in long-lasting insecticidal nets on malaria in Malawi: results from a case–control study
BACKGROUND: Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are a cornerstone of malaria prevention. Holes develop in LLINs over time and compromise their physical integrity, but how holes affect malaria transmission risk is not well known. METHODS: After a nationwide mass LLIN distribution in July 2012, a s...
Autores principales: | Minta, Anna A., Landman, Keren Z., Mwandama, Dyson A., Shah, Monica P., Eng, Jodi L. Vanden, Sutcliffe, James F., Chisaka, Joseph, Lindblade, Kim A., Mathanga, Don P., Steinhardt, Laura C. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5625742/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28969632 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12936-017-2033-3 |
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