Pyrethroid resistance reduces the efficacy of space sprays for dengue control on the island of Martinique (Caribbean).

• Main Authors: Sébastien Marcombe (Author), Frédéric Darriet (Author), Michel Tolosa (Author), Philip Agnew (Author), Stéphane Duchon (Author), Manuel Etienne (Author), Marie Michèle Yp Tcha (Author), Fabrice Chandre (Author), Vincent Corbel (Author), André Yébakima (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Dengue fever is reemerging on the island of Martinique and is a serious threat for the human population. During dengue epidemics, adult Aedes aegypti control with pyrethroid space sprays is implemented in order to rapidly reduce transmission. Unfortunately, vector control programs are facing operati...