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 …

Effect of Ivermectin® on survivorship and fertility of Anopheles arabiensis in Ethiopia: an in vitro study

K Eba, T Habtewold, L Asefa, T Degefa, D Yewhalaw… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Innovative vector control tools are needed to counteract insecticide resistance
and residual malaria transmission. One of such innovative methods is an ivermectin (IVM) …

Differences in malaria vector biting behavior and changing vulnerability to malaria transmission in contrasting ecosystems of western Kenya

I Nzioki, MG Machani, SA Onyango, KK Kabui… - Parasites & …, 2023 - Springer
Background Designing, implementing, and upscaling of effective malaria vector control
strategies necessitates an understanding of when and where transmission occurs. This …

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequences from 33 globally distributed mosquito species for improved metagenomics and species identification

C Koh, L Frangeul, H Blanc, C Ngoagouni, S Boyer… - Elife, 2023 - elifesciences.org
Total RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) is an important tool in the study of mosquitoes and the
RNA viruses they vector as it allows assessment of both host and viral RNA in specimens …

Spatial–temporal vector abundance and malaria transmission dynamics in Nchelenge and Lake Mweru islands, a region with a high burden of malaria in northern …

M Muleba, KJ Mbata, JC Stevenson, DE Norris - Malaria journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Over a decade of vector control by indoor residual spraying (IRS) and long-
lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) distribution on the mainland, and only LLINs on islands had …

Methanol and acetone extracts from the leaves of selected aromatic plants affect survival of field collected Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae) from Kisumu …

DW Wangrawa, F Yaméogo, A Sombié… - Journal of Medical …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
The massive and inappropriate use of synthetic insecticides is causing significant and
increasing environmental disruption. Therefore, developing effective natural mosquitocidal …

[HTML][HTML] Utility of MALDI-TOF MS for determination of species identity and blood meal sources of primary malaria vectors on the Kenyan coast

J Karisa, K Ominde, M Tuwei, B Bartilol… - Wellcome Open …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Protein analysis using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight
mass-spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) represents a promising tool for entomological …

[HTML][HTML] Current observations on shifts in malaria vector biting behavior and changing vulnerability to malaria transmission in contrasting ecosystems in Western …

I Nzioki, MG Machani, SA Onyango, KK Kabui… - Research …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Designing, implementing, and upscaling effective malaria vector control
strategies necessitates understanding of when and where transmission occurs. This study …

Estimating malaria transmission risk through surveillance of human–vector interactions in northern Ghana

S Coleman, Y Yihdego, F Gyamfi, L Kolyada… - Parasites & …, 2023 - Springer
Background Vector bionomics are important aspects of vector-borne disease control
programs. Mosquito-biting risks are affected by environmental, mosquito behavior and …

Entomological indices of malaria vectors across different altitudes on Mambilla Plateau, Taraba, Nigeria

LC Garba, F Oyieke, AE Owino, GS Mwansat… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Malaria transmission dynamics and entomological indices on highlands have been a
subject of interest due to their altitude. Until now, no data exist on malaria entomological …