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Informing new or improved vector control tools for reducing the malaria burden in Tanzania: a qualitative exploration of perceptions of mosquitoes and methods for their control among the residents of Dar es Salaam
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of malaria prevention with long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying is limited by emerging insecticide resistance, evasive mosquito behaviours that include outdoor biting, sub-optimal implementation and inappropriate use. New vector control interventi...
Autores principales: | Makungu, Christina, Stephen, Stephania, Kumburu, Salome, Govella, Nicodem J., Dongus, Stefan, Hildon, Zoe Jane-Lara, Killeen, Gerry F., Jones, Caroline |
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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/PMC5637339/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29020970 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12936-017-2056-9 |
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