Publications by authors named "Paul K Shyamal"
J Vector Borne Dis
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- - Phlebotomus argentipes, the primary vector of visceral leishmaniasis in Bangladesh, is becoming resistant to deltamethrin, a commonly used insecticide, due to mutations at the L1014 site of the voltage-gated sodium channel (VGSC), known as the kdr gene.
- - A study conducted in November 2012 identified significant mutations at codon 1014 in collected sand flies, where all 'live' specimens exhibited these mutations, indicating a strong link to insecticide resistance.
- - The findings highlight the need for ongoing research into kdr mutations in P. argentipes to inform effective control strategies for visceral leishmaniasis through indoor residual spraying.
