Evaluation of resistance to insecticides in Anophelians from regions with high incidence of malaria in Brazil

Malaria still poses a threat to human health in many countries, despite various efforts to reduce its transmission. For an effective control of malaria, strategies involving a quick diagnosis, adequate treatment and combating the vector are necessary. Insecticides play an important role in controlling disease vectors, however, their indiscriminate use has selected populations of resistant mosquitoes, representing a threat to the success of vector control programs based on chemical products. Therefore, monitoring mosquito populations is of paramount importance for the development of effective vector control strategies. Currently, in Brazil, there are few records on anopheline resistance to insecticides used by malaria control programs. Subsequently, three new insecticides will be tested in populations that show reduced susceptibility to insecticides, in order to contribute with relevant information for the establishment or maintenance of vector control plans in these areas.

Project details

Insecticide Resistance

Oct 2020

Brazil