Preventing childhood malaria in Africa by protecting adults from mosquitoes with insecticide-treated nets

Authors :: Killeen, Gerry F.
Smith, Tom A.
Ferguson, Heather M.
Mshinda, Hassan
Abdulla, Salim
Lengeler, Christian
Kachur, Steven P.
Source :: PLoS Medicine. July, 2007, Vol. 4 Issue 7, p1246, 13 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Malaria prevention in Africa merits particular attention as the world strives toward a better life for the poorest. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) represent a practical means to prevent malaria [...]

Subjects :: Malaria -- Prevention
Nets -- Innovations
Netting -- Innovations
Insect baits and repellents -- Innovations
Children -- Diseases
Children -- Prevention
Mosquitoes -- Control
Mosquitoes -- Methods
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental

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