Benin

The study has shown a drastic decrease in the An. gambiae biting rate in the sprayed areas. Results of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were negative for Plasmodium falciparum antigen during the entire period of the intervention.

Pyrethroid and DDT resistance is widespread in malaria vector in Benin and both metabolic and target site resistance are implicated.

Benin has embraced World Health Organization-recommended preventive strategies to control malaria.

In Benin, we followed up a cohort of 1,037 women through pregnancy until delivery.

The clinical trial comparing SP and mefloquine efficacy during IPTp showed SP remained efficacious in preventing low birth weight.

These data outline an age-related association of antibodies against malaria antigens and IG allotype distribution.

The study investigated 2420 women who gave birth from 2005 to 2009. The antenatal cards of those women were randomly selected over 5 years with the aim of analyzing the IPT coverage in the study's maternity hospitals.

The health district of Ouidah-Kpomasse-Tori Bossito is a mesoendemic area with a moderate level of pyrethroid-resistance of vectors.

These findings showed that communities living close to vegetable farms are permanently exposed to malaria throughout the year, whereas the risk in those living far from such agricultural practices is limited and only critical during the rainy seasons.

The encouraging results obtained on the insecticide paint Inesfly 5A IGRTM in terms of mortality, be it in direct contact or at a distance, and its new operational approach could constitute an additional option in malaria control efforts in areas of pyrethroid resistance.