Effects of cattle on vector-borne disease risk to humans: A systematic review

S Chakraborty, S Gao, BF Allan… - PLoS neglected tropical …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) causing vector-borne diseases (VBDs) can circulate among
humans, domestic animals, and wildlife, with cattle in particular serving as an important …

Assessment of malaria risk in Southeast Asia: a systematic review

C Sa-Ngamuang, S Lawpoolsri, M Su Yin, T Barkowsky… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Several countries in Southeast Asia are nearing malaria elimination,
yet eradication remains elusive. This is largely due to the challenge of focusing elimination …

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 …

Livestock keeping, mosquitoes and community viewpoints: a mixed methods assessment of relationships between livestock management, malaria vector biting risk …

YA Mwalugelo, WP Mponzi, LL Muyaga, HH Mahenge… - Malaria Journal, 2024 - Springer
Background Livestock keeping is one of the potential factors related to malaria transmission.
To date, the impact of livestock keeping on malaria transmission remains inconclusive, as …

A randomized, double-blind placebo-control study assessing the protective efficacy of an odour-based 'push–pull'malaria vector control strategy in reducing human …

U Fillinger, A Denz, MM Njoroge, MM Tambwe… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Novel malaria vector control strategies targeting the odour-orientation of mosquitoes during
host-seeking, such as 'attract-and-kill'or 'push-and-pull', have been suggested as …

High vector diversity and malaria transmission dynamics in five sentinel sites in Cameroon

E Fondjo, JC Toto, M Tchouakui, WE Eyisap… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Malaria remains one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in
Cameroon. To inform vector control intervention decision making, malaria vector …

Effect of non-human hosts on the human biting rate of primary and secondary malaria vectors in Tanzania

GC Katusi, MRG Hermy, SM Makayula, R Ignell… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Malaria vectors vary in feeding preference depending on their innate
behaviour, host availability and abundance. Host preference and human biting rate in …

Mosquito control: A review on the past, present and future strategies

S Karunaratne, SN Surendran - 2022 - repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk
Nearly half a million deaths occur worldwide annually due to mosquito-borne diseases.
Mosquito control has become the major strategy in controlling these diseases, especially in …

The complexities of blood‐feeding patterns in mosquitoes and sandflies and the burden of disease: A minireview

F Bursali, M Touray - Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Mosquitoes and sandflies exhibit a wide range of blood feeding patterns, targeting a wide
range of vertebrate species, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, for proteins …

The bionomics of Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles funestus inside local houses and their implications for vector control strategies in areas with high coverage of …

AJ Limwagu, BJ Msugupakulya, HS Ngowo… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Residual malaria transmissions in Africa may be associated with improved
coverage of insecticide-treated nets, house features, and livestock husbandry. These human …