Systematic review of sporozoite infection rate of Anopheles mosquitoes in Ethiopia, 2001–2021

Y Aschale, A Getachew, D Yewhalaw… - Parasites & …, 2023 - Springer
Background Adult mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles are important vectors of Plasmodium
parasites, causative agents of malaria. The aim of this review was to synthesize the overall …

Indoor and outdoor malaria vector surveillance in western Kenya: implications for better understanding of residual transmission

T Degefa, D Yewhalaw, G Zhou, M Lee, H Atieli… - Malaria journal, 2017 - Springer
Background The widespread use of indoor-based malaria vector control interventions has
been shown to alter the behaviour of vectors in Africa. There is an increasing concern that …

Human-biting activities of Anopheles species in south-central Ethiopia

O Kenea, M Balkew, H Tekie, T Gebre-Michael… - Parasites & vectors, 2016 - Springer
Background Indoor residual spraying (IRS) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the
key malaria vector control interventions in Ethiopia. The success of these interventions rely …

Patterns of human exposure to early evening and outdoor biting mosquitoes and residual malaria transmission in Ethiopia

T Degefa, AK Githeko, MC Lee, G Yan, D Yewhalaw - Acta tropica, 2021 - Elsevier
Ethiopia has shown a notable progress in reducing malaria burden over the past decade,
mainly due to the scaleup of vector control interventions such as long-lasting insecticidal …

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 …

Malaria vector feeding, peak biting time and resting place preference behaviors in line with Indoor based intervention tools and its implication: scenario from selected …

AH Bedasso, AA Gutto, A Waldetensai, A Eukubay… - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
In Ethiopia, malaria incidence has significantly reduced in the past decade through the
combined use of conventional vector control approaches and treatment using antimalarial …

Nightly Biting Cycles of Anopheles Species in Rural Northwestern Burkina Faso

P Dambach, M Schleicher, P Korir… - Journal of Medical …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
The biting behavior of anophelines is an important determinant of malaria transmission.
Understanding the local vector host-seeking behavior, its outdoor/indoor biting preference …

Detection of foci of residual malaria transmission through reactive case detection in Ethiopia

E Zemene, C Koepfli, A Tiruneh, AK Yeshiwondim… - Malaria journal, 2018 - Springer
Background Sub-microscopic and asymptomatic infections could be bottlenecks to malaria
elimination efforts in Ethiopia. This study determined the prevalence of malaria, and …

Species diversity and distribution of Anopheles mosquitoes in Bure district, Northwestern Ethiopia

T Adugna, E Getu, D Yewhalaw - Heliyon, 2020 - cell.com
Malaria is one the leading health problem of the Ethiopia. Previously, areas above 2,000 m
elevation were considered as malaria free areas. However, the major malaria epidemics …

The influence of feeding behaviour and temperature on the capacity of mosquitoes to transmit malaria

E Suh, MK Grossman, JL Waite… - Nature ecology & …, 2020 - nature.com
Insecticide-treated bed nets reduce malaria transmission by limiting contact between
mosquito vectors and human hosts when mosquitoes feed during the night. However …