Do long-lasting insecticidal nets retain their efficacy after three years of usage in Afghanistan? Findings from a study on survivorship, physical integrity, insecticidal activity and wash resistance

Do long-lasting insecticidal nets retain their efficacy after three years of usage in Afghanistan? Findings from a study on survivorship, physical integrity, insecticidal activity and wash resistance

Abstract Background Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) are effective malaria prevention tools. However, information is limited about their durability and wash resistance in field circumstances, especially in seasonal transmission areas in South Asia. This study comprised a systematic examination...

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Main Authors: Martijn Vink, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Farooq Sabawoon, Mohammad Sami Nahzat, Abdul Majeed Siddiqi, Mohammad Naseem, Najeebullah Alizoi, Henk D. Schallig, John Bradley, Sarah Moore, Maarten F. Schim van der Loeff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Long lasting insecticide treated nets
Bio-efficacy
Durability
Afghanistan
LLIN
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05346-1
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