Field efficacy of "Mosbar" mosquito repellent soap against vectors of bancroftian filariasis and Japanese encephalitis in southern India. |
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| Authors: | T R Mani R Reuben J Akiyama |
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| Affiliation: | Centre for Research in Medical Entomology, Madurai, India. |
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| Abstract: | Deet-permethrin "Mosbar" soap was field tested for repellency against mosquitoes by volunteers in urban and rural localities in southern India. Eighty-nine to 100% reduction in man-vector contact was recorded for 8 mosquito species, including Culex quinquefasciatus and recognized vectors of Japanese encephalitis. The soap was highly acceptable to the community. |
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