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Comparing the durability of the long-lasting insecticidal nets DawaPlus® 2.0 and DuraNet© in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo

202048 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

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In the environment of northwest DRC the polyethylene LLIN DuraNet© performed significantly better than the polyester LLIN DawaPlus<sup>®</sup> 2.0, but both were below a three-year median survival. Improvement of net care behaviours should be able to improve physical durability.

Research topics

  • Malaria Research and Control
  • Mosquito-borne diseases and control
  • Insect Pest Control Strategies

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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-020-03262-0

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