Mathematical modeling of climate change and malaria transmission dynamics: a historical review
SE Eikenberry, AB Gumel - Journal of mathematical biology, 2018 - Springer
Malaria, one of the greatest historical killers of mankind, continues to claim around half a
million lives annually, with almost all deaths occurring in children under the age of five living …
million lives annually, with almost all deaths occurring in children under the age of five living …
Using ecological observations to improve malaria control in areas where Anopheles funestus is the dominant vector
The most important malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa are Anopheles gambiae,
Anopheles arabiensis, Anopheles funestus, and Anopheles coluzzii. Of these, An. funestus …
Anopheles arabiensis, Anopheles funestus, and Anopheles coluzzii. Of these, An. funestus …
Anopheles larval species composition and characterization of breeding habitats in two localities in the Ghibe River Basin, southwestern Ethiopia
D Getachew, M Balkew, H Tekie - Malaria Journal, 2020 - Springer
Background Documentation of the species composition of Anopheles mosquitoes and
characterization of larval breeding sites is of major importance for the implementation of …
characterization of larval breeding sites is of major importance for the implementation of …
Effect of physicochemical parameters on Anopheles and Culex mosquito larvae abundance in different breeding sites in a rural setting of Muheza, Tanzania
Background Malaria and lymphatic filariasis (LF) are diseases of great public health
important in East Africa. Malaria is transmitted by Anopheles while LF is transmitted by both …
important in East Africa. Malaria is transmitted by Anopheles while LF is transmitted by both …
Effect of deforestation and land use changes on mosquito productivity and development in Western Kenya Highlands: implication for malaria risk
EJ Kweka, EE Kimaro, S Munga - Frontiers in public health, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Background African highlands were known to be free of malaria for the past 50 years.
However, the ever growing human population in the highlands of Africa has led to the …
However, the ever growing human population in the highlands of Africa has led to the …
Landscape Movements of Anopheles gambiae Malaria Vector Mosquitoes in Rural Gambia
Background For malaria control in Africa it is crucial to characterise the dispersal of its most
efficient vector, Anopheles gambiae, in order to target interventions and assess their impact …
efficient vector, Anopheles gambiae, in order to target interventions and assess their impact …
Spatial distribution of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato larvae in the urban environment of Yaoundé, Cameroon
L Djamouko-Djonkam, S Mounchili-Ndam… - Infectious Diseases of …, 2019 - Springer
Background The rapid and unplanned urbanization of African cities is considered to
increase the risk of urban malaria transmission. The present study objective was to assess …
increase the risk of urban malaria transmission. The present study objective was to assess …
Mapping the breeding sites of Anopheles gambiae sl in areas of residual malaria transmission in central western Senegal
Despite the deployment of several effective control interventions in central-western Senegal,
residual malaria transmission is still occurring in some hotspots. To better tailor targeted …
residual malaria transmission is still occurring in some hotspots. To better tailor targeted …
Prospects for malaria control through manipulation of mosquito larval habitats and olfactory-mediated behavioural responses using plant-derived compounds
Malaria presents an overwhelming public health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan
Africa where vector favourable conditions and poverty prevail, potentiating the disease …
Africa where vector favourable conditions and poverty prevail, potentiating the disease …
Identification and characterization of Anopheles spp. breeding habitats in the Korhogo area in northern Côte d'Ivoire: a study prior to a Bti-based larviciding …
B Zogo, AA Koffi, LPA Alou, F Fournet, A Dahounto… - Parasites & vectors, 2019 - Springer
Background Although larviciding may be a valuable tool to supplement long-lasting
insecticide nets (LLINs) in West Africa in different ecological settings, its actual impact on …
insecticide nets (LLINs) in West Africa in different ecological settings, its actual impact on …