Aedes aegypti (L.) survival after exposure to ivermectin

Ivermectin has been shown in in vitro studies to have insecticidal properties against Aedes aegypti adults. This study aimed to assess these properties in vivo. Aedes aegypti survival was not affected by acquiring a blood meal from humans both 5 hours and 24 hours after ingestion of a typical dose o...

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Published in:	Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health Vol. 44; no. 2; pp. 179 - 181
Main Authors:	Whitehorn, James, Thi, Long Vo, Dui, Le Thi, Simmons, Cameron P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Thailand Central Coordinating Board, SEAMEO-TROPMED Project 01-03-2013
Subjects:	Aedes - drug effects Aedes aegypti Animals Antiparasitic Agents - pharmacology Female Humans Insect Vectors - drug effects Ivermectin - pharmacology
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Summary:	Ivermectin has been shown in in vitro studies to have insecticidal properties against Aedes aegypti adults. This study aimed to assess these properties in vivo. Aedes aegypti survival was not affected by acquiring a blood meal from humans both 5 hours and 24 hours after ingestion of a typical dose of ivermectin.
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ISSN:	0125-1562