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Evidence-based vector control? Improving the quality of vector control trials (2015)
Journal Article
Wilson, A., Boelaert, M., Kleinschmidt, I., Pinder, M., Scott, T., Tusting, L., & Lindsay, S. (2015). Evidence-based vector control? Improving the quality of vector control trials. Trends in Parasitology, 31(8), 380-390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2015.04.015

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as malaria, dengue, and leishmaniasis cause a high level of morbidity and mortality. Although vector control tools can play a major role in controlling and eliminating these diseases, in many cases the evidence base... Read More about Evidence-based vector control? Improving the quality of vector control trials.

Are topical insect repellents effective against malaria in endemic populations? A systematic review and meta-analysis (2014)
Journal Article
Wilson, A., Chen-Hussey, V., Logan, J., & Lindsay, S. (2014). Are topical insect repellents effective against malaria in endemic populations? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Malaria Journal, 13(1), Article 446. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-13-446

Background: Recommended vector control tools against malaria, such as long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), mainly target mosquitoes that rest and feed on human hosts indoors. However, in some malaria-endemic area... Read More about Are topical insect repellents effective against malaria in endemic populations? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Benefit of Insecticide-Treated Nets, Curtains and Screening on Vector Borne Diseases, Excluding Malaria: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (2014)
Journal Article
Wilson, A., Dhiman, R., Kitron, U., Scott, T., van den Berg, H., & Lindsay, S. (2014). Benefit of Insecticide-Treated Nets, Curtains and Screening on Vector Borne Diseases, Excluding Malaria: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 8(10), Article e3228. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003228

Introduction: Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are one of the main interventions used for malaria control. However, these nets may also be effective against other vector borne diseases (VBDs). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to esti... Read More about Benefit of Insecticide-Treated Nets, Curtains and Screening on Vector Borne Diseases, Excluding Malaria: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Estimating the potential public health impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in African children (2012)
Journal Article
Cairns, M., Roca-Feltrer, A., Garske, T., Wilson, A., Diallo, D., Milligan, P., …Greenwood, B. (2012). Estimating the potential public health impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in African children. Nature Communications, 3, Article 881. https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms1879

Seasonal malaria chemoprevention, previously known as intermittent preventive treatment in children, is highly effective in areas with a short malaria transmission season. Here we assess seasonality in malaria incidence data and define a predictor of... Read More about Estimating the potential public health impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in African children.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in children (IPTc) (2011)
Journal Article
Wilson, A., & Taskforce, I. (2011). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in children (IPTc). PLoS ONE, 6(2), Article e16976. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0016976

Background: Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in children less than five years of age (IPTc) has been investigated as a measure to control the burden of malaria in the Sahel and sub-Sahelian areas of Africa where malaria transmission is ma... Read More about A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in children (IPTc).