Effects of insecticide resistance and exposure on Plasmodium development in Anopheles mosquitoes

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Abstract

The spread of insecticide resistance in anopheline mosquitoes is a serious threat to the success of malaria control and prospects of elimination, but the potential impact(s) of insecticide resistance or sublethal insecticide exposure on Plasmodium-Anopheles interactions are poorly understood. Only a few studies have attempted to investigate such interactions, despite their clear epidemiological significance for malaria transmission. This short review provides an update on our understanding of the interactions between insecticide resistance and exposure and Plasmodium development, focusing on the mechanisms which might underpin any interactions, and identifying some key knowledge gaps.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)42-49
Number of pages8
JournalCurrent Opinion in Insect Science
Volume39
Early online date30 Jan 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2020

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