Comparative study of kala-azar vector control measures in eastern Nepal
Comparative study of kala-azar vector control measures in eastern Nepal
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DOI:
10.1016/j.actatropica.2009.10.012
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发表时间:
2010-02-01
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影响因子:
2.7
通讯作者:
Boelaert, M.
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作者:
Das, M. L.;Roy, L.;Boelaert, M.
This study was conducted to explore the most effective vector control tool among indoor residual spraying (IRS), long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and ecological vector management (EVM) as a part of the regional visceral leishmaniasis elimination initiative. Alpha-cypermethrin as IRS, PermaNet (R) as LLINs and plastering the inner walls of houses with lime as EVM were the interventions. One baseline and three follow-up entomological surveys were carried out in all arms using CDC miniature light traps (LT) and mouth aspirators. Comparisons were made between intervention arms and control arms with pre-intervention and post-intervention vector densities. Light traps were found more efficient in the collection of Phlebotomus argentipes in comparison with aspiration. Vector densities were significantly low in both IRS arm (p=0.009 in LT and p