The dominant Anopheles vectors of human malaria in Africa, Europe and the Middle East: occurrence data, distribution maps and bionomic précis
Background This is the second in a series of three articles documenting the geographical
distribution of 41 dominant vector species (DVS) of human malaria. The first paper …
distribution of 41 dominant vector species (DVS) of human malaria. The first paper …
Measuring and characterizing night time human behaviour as it relates to residual malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: a review of the published literature
Background Malaria cases and deaths decreased dramatically in recent years, largely due
to effective vector control interventions. Persistence of transmission after good coverage has …
to effective vector control interventions. Persistence of transmission after good coverage has …
An overview of malaria transmission mechanisms, control, and modeling
MK Savi - Medical Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
In sub-Saharan Africa, malaria is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. As a result of
the interplay between many factors, the control of this disease can be challenging. However …
the interplay between many factors, the control of this disease can be challenging. However …
Outdoor host seeking behaviour of Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes following initiation of malaria vector control on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
MR Reddy, HJ Overgaard, S Abaga, VP Reddy… - Malaria journal, 2011 - Springer
Background Indoor-based anti-vector interventions remain the preferred means of reducing
risk of malaria transmission in malaria endemic areas around the world. Despite …
risk of malaria transmission in malaria endemic areas around the world. Despite …
Diversity in breeding sites and distribution of Anopheles mosquitoes in selected urban areas of southern Ghana
Background Anopheles vectors of malaria are supposedly less common in urban areas as a
result of pollution, but there is increasing evidence of their adaptation to organically polluted …
result of pollution, but there is increasing evidence of their adaptation to organically polluted …
Understanding the gap between access and use: a qualitative study on barriers and facilitators to insecticide-treated net use in Ghana
Background Mass and continuous distribution channels have significantly increased access
to insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in Ghana since 2000. Despite these gains, a large gap …
to insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in Ghana since 2000. Despite these gains, a large gap …
Anopheles vector distribution and malaria transmission dynamics in Gbêkê region, central Côte d'Ivoire
AA Koffi, S Camara, LP Ahoua Alou, WA Oumbouke… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background A better understanding of vector distribution and malaria transmission dynamics
at a local scale is essential for implementing and evaluating effectiveness of vector control …
at a local scale is essential for implementing and evaluating effectiveness of vector control …
Blood feeding behaviour comparison and contribution of Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles gambiae, two sibling species living in sympatry, to malaria transmission …
MC Akogbéto, AS Salako, F Dagnon, R Aïkpon… - Malaria journal, 2018 - Springer
Background The main goal of this study was to assess the blood feeding behaviour and the
contribution Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles gambiae, 2 sibling species of An. gambiae …
contribution Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles gambiae, 2 sibling species of An. gambiae …
Waiting with Bated Breath: Opportunistic Orientation to Human Odor in the Malaria Mosquito, Anopheles gambiae, is Modulated by Minute Changes in Carbon …
Females of the malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae, predominantly obtain blood meals
within human dwellings. Being highly anthropophilic, human skin odor offers a reliable, host …
within human dwellings. Being highly anthropophilic, human skin odor offers a reliable, host …
Seasonality and heterogeneity of malaria transmission determine success of interventions in high-endemic settings: a modeling study
Background Malaria transmission is both seasonal and heterogeneous, and mathematical
models that seek to predict the effects of possible intervention strategies should accurately …
models that seek to predict the effects of possible intervention strategies should accurately …