Combating malaria vectors in Africa: current directions of research.
Vector control remains an important component of malaria control, particularly in Africa where most infant deaths occur. Among the different methods, insecticide-treated bednets seem to be a suitable way to reduce morbidity and child mortality in endemic areas. To facilitate their large-scale use and to investigate alternative vector control methods, the authors propose these current directions of research that are already being explored in Africa through a collaborating network involving several African countries: (1) vector genetics, (2) insecticide resistance and (3) vector control strategies.
Hougard
Jean-Marc
JM
hougard@mpl.ird.fr
Fontenille
Didier
D
Chandre
Fabrice
F
Darriet
Frédéric
F
Carnevale
Pierre
P
Guillet
Pierre
P
D000349:Africa; D000818:Animals; D000852:Anopheles / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000378:metabolism; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000378:metabolism; D007305:Insecticide Resistance / Q000235:genetics; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010961:Plasmodium / Q000254:growth & development*