Changes in contributions of different Anopheles vector species to malaria transmission in east and southern Africa from 2000 to 2022

BJ Msugupakulya, NH Urio, M Jumanne, HS Ngowo… - Parasites & …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Malaria transmission in Africa is facilitated by multiple species of
Anopheles mosquitoes. These vectors have different behaviors and vectorial capacities and …

Using ecological observations to improve malaria control in areas where Anopheles funestus is the dominant vector

NF Kahamba, M Finda, HS Ngowo, BJ Msugupakulya… - Malaria Journal, 2022 - Springer
The most important malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa are Anopheles gambiae,
Anopheles arabiensis, Anopheles funestus, and Anopheles coluzzii. Of these, An. funestus …

Effectiveness of long-lasting insecticidal nets with pyriproxyfen–pyrethroid, chlorfenapyr–pyrethroid, or piperonyl butoxide–pyrethroid versus pyrethroid only against …

JF Mosha, NS Matowo, MA Kulkarni… - The Lancet Infectious …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background New classes of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) containing two active
ingredients have been recently recommended by WHO in areas where malaria vectors are …

Plasmodium falciparum pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletions among patients enrolled at 100 health facilities throughout Tanzania: February to July 2021

E Rogier, N Battle, C Bakari, MD Seth, D Nace… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Plasmodium falciparum with the histidine rich protein 2 gene (pfhrp2) deleted from its
genome can escape diagnosis by HRP2-based rapid diagnostic tests (HRP2-RDTs). The …

Effects of next-generation, dual-active-ingredient, long-lasting insecticidal net deployment on insecticide resistance in malaria vectors in Tanzania: an analysis of a 3 …

LA Messenger, NS Matowo, CL Cross… - The Lancet Planetary …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Insecticide resistance among malaria-vector species is a pervasive problem
that might jeopardise global disease-control efforts. Novel vector-control tools with different …

Differential impact of dual-active ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets on primary malaria vectors: a secondary analysis of a 3-year, single-blind, cluster-randomised …

NS Matowo, MA Kulkarni, LA Messenger… - The Lancet Planetary …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Gains in malaria control are threatened by widespread pyrethroid resistance in
malaria vectors across sub-Saharan Africa. New long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) …

Multi-centre discriminating concentration determination of broflanilide and potential for cross-resistance to other public health insecticides in Anopheles vector …

NM Portwood, MF Shayo, PK Tungu, NJ Mbewe… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Novel insecticides are urgently needed to control insecticide-resistant populations of
Anopheles malaria vectors. Broflanilide acts as a non-competitive antagonist of the gamma …

Small-scale field evaluation of PermaNet® Dual (a long-lasting net coated with a mixture of chlorfenapyr and deltamethrin) against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles …

JZB Zahouli, CAV Edi, LA Yao, EG Lisro, M Adou… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Due to the rapid expansion of pyrethroid-resistance in malaria vectors in Africa,
Global Plan for Insecticide Resistance Management (GPIRM) has recommended the …

Life expectancy of Anopheles funestus is double that of Anopheles arabiensis in southeast Tanzania based on mark-release-recapture method

W Ntabaliba, L Vavassori, C Stica, N Makungwa… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles funestus sensu stricto mosquitoes are major East
African malaria vectors. Understanding their dispersal and population structure is critical for …

Seasonal variation in abundance and blood meal sources of primary and secondary malaria vectors within Kilombero Valley, Southern Tanzania

GC Katusi, MRG Hermy, SM Makayula, R Ignell… - Parasites & …, 2022 - Springer
Background Existing control tools have significantly reduced malaria over the past two
decades. However, progress has been stalled due to increased resistance in primary …