Urban malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: dynamic of the vectorial system and the entomological inoculation rate
P Doumbe-Belisse, E Kopya, CS Ngadjeu… - Malaria Journal, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa is registering one of the highest urban population growth
across the world. It is estimated that over 75% of the population in this region will be living in …
across the world. It is estimated that over 75% of the population in this region will be living in …
Closing pit lakes as aquatic ecosystems: Risk, reality, and future uses
Mine pit lakes are formed when open‐cut pits flood with water, and these lakes occur by the
thousands on every inhabited continent. The remediation and closure of pit lakes is a …
thousands on every inhabited continent. The remediation and closure of pit lakes is a …
Geographical distributions of African malaria vector sibling species and evidence for insecticide resistance
Background Many of the mosquito species responsible for malaria transmission belong to a
sibling complex; a taxonomic group of morphologically identical, closely related species …
sibling complex; a taxonomic group of morphologically identical, closely related species …
Risk factors of malaria in children under the age of five years old in Uganda
D Roberts, G Matthews - Malaria journal, 2016 - Springer
Background Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity in Uganda with 90–95% of the
population at risk and it contributing to approximately 13% of under-five mortality. The aim of …
population at risk and it contributing to approximately 13% of under-five mortality. The aim of …
Characterization and productivity profiles of Aedes aegypti (L.) breeding habitats across rural and urban landscapes in western and coastal Kenya
Background Aedes aegypti, the principal vector for dengue and other emerging arboviruses,
breeds preferentially in various man-made and natural container habitats. In the absence of …
breeds preferentially in various man-made and natural container habitats. In the absence of …
An increasing role of pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles funestus in malaria transmission in the Lake Zone, Tanzania
Anopheles funestus is playing an increasing role in malaria transmission in parts of sub-
Saharan Africa, where An. gambiae ss has been effectively controlled by long-lasting …
Saharan Africa, where An. gambiae ss has been effectively controlled by long-lasting …
High and heterogeneous prevalence of asymptomatic and sub-microscopic malaria infections on islands in Lake Victoria, Kenya
Kenya is intensifying its national efforts in malaria control to achieve malaria elimination.
Detailed characterization of malaria infection among populations living in the areas where …
Detailed characterization of malaria infection among populations living in the areas where …
Water hyacinth control in Lake Victoria: Transforming an ecological catastrophe into economic, social, and environmental benefits
The invasion of water hyacinth in Lake Victoria has presented a series of ecological and
economic challenges for the East African region. Despite millions of dollars spent in …
economic challenges for the East African region. Despite millions of dollars spent in …
Spatial distribution and habitat characterization of mosquito species during the dry season along the Mara River and its tributaries, in Kenya and Tanzania
Background Vector-borne diseases are increasingly becoming a major health problem
among communities living along the major rivers of Africa. Although larger water bodies …
among communities living along the major rivers of Africa. Although larger water bodies …
Ecology of larval habitats
E Rejmánková, J Grieco, N Achee… - … -New insights into …, 2013 - books.google.com
Mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria are undergoing a global resurgence [1-7]. The
factors responsible for the re-emergence are very complex, and management requires …
factors responsible for the re-emergence are very complex, and management requires …