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Mosquito Nets MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Mosquito Nets
Tree Number(s)
E07.700.510
J01.494.221.750
Unique ID
D057147
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D057147
Scope Note
Free-standing or supported lightweight meshwork fabric made of cotton, silk, polyester or other material, having openings too small to allow entry of mosquitoes or other insects, thereby protecting against INSECT BITES; INSECT STINGS, and insect-borne diseases.
Entry Term(s)
Mosquito Bed Net
Mosquito Bednet
Mosquito Netting
Portable Mosquito Net
Previous Indexing
Mosquito Control (1986-2009)
Public MeSH Note
2010
History Note
2010
Date Introduced
2010/01/01
Last Updated
2013/07/08
Mosquito Nets Preferred
Mosquito Bednet Narrower
Portable Mosquito Net Narrower
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