Autor(es)Whitehorn, James; Long Vo Thi; Le Thi Dui; Simmons, Cameron P.

ResumoIvermectin 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.

Palavras-ChaveAedes aegypti; Ivermectin; Survival

ImprentaSoutheast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, v. 44, n. 2, p. 179-181, 2013

DescritoresAedes aegypti - Public health

Data de Publicação:2013