Blackflies in the ointment: < i > O < /i > . < i > volvulus < /i > vector biting can be significantly reduced by the skin-application of mineral oil during human landing catches

ConclusionsVector collectors captured significantly more simuliids per counted bite mark with mopHLCs than with sHLCs. Further investigations into the utility of mopHLCs for onchocerciasis xenomonitoring and beyond are merited.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - March 31, 2019 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: T úllio Romão Ribeiro da Silva Source Type: research