Test Procedures for Insecticide Resistance Monitoring in Malaria Vector Mosquitoes
This publication:
• provides background information on how the WHO susceptibility test has evolved leading to the current revision;
• focusing on adult mosquito testing, it provides details on discriminating concentrations of the insecticides to be tested, as well as recommended equipment and supplies, sampling protocols, test conditions and protocols;
• explains how susceptibility test results are recorded and reported, i.e. calculation of mortality and knock-down rates, interpretation of susceptibility test results, reporting results of susceptibility testing;
• where appropriate, recommends further investigations i.e. identification of resistance mechanisms such as biochemical enzyme assays, molecular (biological) tests and synergist assays; and
• for the first time the CDC bottle assay, an alternative susceptibility test – has been included in the test procedures.
One of the most interesting features of this publication is on the reporting of test results in line with GPIRM recommendations for pre-emptive action in managing insecticide resistance.
Capacity building, Policy
- Sub-categories Malaria
- Commodities Diagnostics, Pesticides
- Latest update 2013
- Version
- Developed by WHO/OMS
- When to use This publication: • provides background information on how the WHO susceptibility test has evolved leading to the current revision; • focusing on adult mosquito testing, it provides details on discriminating concentrations of the insecticides to be tested, as well as recommended equipment and supplies, sampling protocols, test conditions and protocols; • explains how susceptibility test results are recorded and reported, i.e. calculation of mortality and knock-down rates, interpretation of susceptibility test results, reporting results of susceptibility testing; • where appropriate, recommends further investigations i.e. identification of resistance mechanisms such as biochemical enzyme assays, molecular (biological) tests and synergist assays; and • for the first time the CDC bottle assay, an alternative susceptibility test - has been included in the test procedures. One of the most interesting features of this publication is on the reporting of test results in line with GPIRM recommendations for pre-emptive action in managing insecticide resistance.
- Languages English
- Level of use Central, Regional
- Form pdf, 426.84 Kb
- Amount of training / TA required n/a
- Inputs & outputs n/a
- Cost free
- Advantages n/a
- Limitations n/a
- Availability http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/80139/1/9789241505154_eng.pdf
- Remarks
- Contact Dr Magali BABALEY (babaleym@who.int)
- Submission date 2013-04-26 13:29:05