Identification of carboxylesterase genes implicated in temephos resistance in the dengue vector Aedes aegypti.

BACKGROUND: Thailand is currently experiencing one of its worst dengue outbreaks in decades. As in most countries where this disease is endemic, dengue control in Thailand is largely reliant on the use of insecticides targeting both immature and adult stages of the Aedes mosquito, with the organopho...

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Main Authors: Rodolphe Poupardin, Wannaporn Srisukontarat, Cristina Yunta, Hilary Ranson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-03-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3961196?pdf=render