Dengue vector control program in Indonesia and also South Sumatera Province has been using malathion quite long enough. The extensive use of chemical in dengue vector control can lead to development of resistance. This study aims to determine the susceptibility of Aedes aegypti against malathion in 11 district of South Sumatera Province. Larva or pupae were collected with entomology survey …
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is still a public health problem at tropical areas. There are 16 provinces in Indonesia which reported outbreaks of DHF. Palembang is one of DHF endemic areas in South Sumatera. DHF vector control which has been done is fogging with malathion (adult mosquitoes) and temephose (larvae). The design was cross-sectional and was carried out in May to November 2009, loca…
The aim of the research is to study the effect of insecticide malathion in contamination dosage in Indonesia to the kidneys, testicle and adrenal gland. The research used white rat, with average weight of 200 gram, aged of 8 months old. To study the effect of malathion on orans, 180 rats were use. Doses applied were 4 mg/kg bw and 8 mg/kg BW (equal to the amount which was found in contaminated …