Parasites & Vectors

Table 1 Washing frequency and net appearance

From: Interceptor® long-lasting insecticidal net: phase III evaluation over three years of household use and calibration with Phase II experimental hut outcomes

	Interceptor LN						alpha-cypermethrin CTN
			% general aspect of nets						% general aspect of nets
Survey (month)	No. nets	Mean no. of washes^a	Clean	Slightly dirty	Dirty	Very dirty	No. nets	Mean no. of washes^a	Clean	Slightly dirty	Dirty	Very Dirty
0	30	0	100	0	0	0	30	0	100	0	0	0
6	30	3	30	40	30	0	30	4	23	47	27	3
12	30	3	13	30	47	10	30	2	20	27	40	13
18	30	2	3	0	97	0	-	-	-	-	-	-
24	30	1	23	0	73	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
30	30	2	10	37	43	10	-	-	-	-	-	-
36	30	2	10	20	43	27	-	-	-	-	-	-

^aMean number of washes during the six monthly periods

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