ReviewCurrent research in parasitology & vector-borne diseases2022
Understanding the current state-of-the-art of long-lasting insecticide nets and potential for sustainable alternatives.
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- Effectiveness and Efficacy of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets for Malaria Control in Africa: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Pooled it
- Modeling of Residence Time Distributions of Twin-Screw Extrusion Processes Considering Various Screw Types.Pharmaceutics · 2026Article
- Bayesian hierarchical spatial ecological model assessing the nexus of vegetation index, insecticide-treated bed-nets and livestock cattle density on lymphatic filariasis transmission.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Hotspot districts of persistentThe Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2025Article
- Global distribution and impact of knockdown resistance mutations in Aedes aegypti on pyrethroid resistance.Parasites & vectors · 2025Review
- Between-and within-socioeconomic groups temporal inequality in the uptake of malaria prevention strategies among pregnant women and under-five children in Ghana (2003-2022).Malaria journal · 2025Article
- Ecological drivers of malaria vector habitat and transmission over 1 year of long-lasting insecticidal net intervention in Côte d'Ivoire.Parasites & vectors · 2025Article
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- Maximizing horizontal transmission through mating: increased mating frequency and mating competitiveness associated with Microsporidia MB-infected Anopheles arabiensis males.Malaria journal · 2025Article
- Recent advances in Phlebotomine sand fly research: a review based on studies presented at ISOPS XI.Parasite (Paris, France) · 2025Review
- Long-lasting insecticidal nets use and the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care at the Bonassama District Hospital, Littoral Region of Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Complete series method (CSM): a convenient method to reduce daily heterogeneity when evaluating the regeneration time (RT) of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs).Parasites & vectors · 2024Article
- Insecticidal roof barriers mounted on untreated bed nets can be as effective against Anopheles gambiae as regular insecticide-treated bed nets.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Mosquito control exposures and breast cancer risk: analysis of 1071 cases and 2096 controls from the Ghana Breast Health Study.Breast cancer research : BCR · 2023Article
- Manipulative neuroparasites: uncovering the intricacies of neurological host control.Archives of microbiology · 2023Review
- Evaluation of Durability as a Function of Fabric Strength and Residual Bio-Efficacy for the Olyset Plus and Interceptor G2 LLINs after 3 Years of Field Use in Tanzania.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2023Article
- Selection for insecticide resistance can promote Plasmodium falciparum infection in Anopheles.PLoS pathogens · 2023Article
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) are widely distributed to communities where malaria is a major cause of mortality, especially to those under the age of 5 years-old. To protect people from this illness, LLINs provide physical and chemical barriers by containing insecticides within the matrix of the polymer fibers or on the surface. Synthetic polymers including polyethylene and polyester are common material choices for these nets, and pyrethroids, along with other additives, are the insecticides of choice for this application. Many studies have shown the effectiveness of these nets on the impact of malaria is highly significant, but there is a demand for more durable nets that last longer than only a few years as the available products are rated for 2-3 years of use. Improvements in this area would increase cost effectiveness, because better durability would reduce the frequency of manufacturing and worldwide shipping. Additionally, due to the plastic fibers, the waste can build quickly, damaging the environment. To deal with the sustainability and durability issues, biodegradable and renewable materials should be chosen as an alternative.
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