Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) affects over 120 million people in 72 countries, with sub-periodic
filariasis common in the Pacific. Wuchereria bancrofti has three physiological races, each …

Evidence-informed health policy making is reliant on systematic access to, and appraisal of,
the best available research evidence. This review suggests a strategy to improve the speed …

Background New strategies are needed to manage malaria vector populations that resist
insecticides and bite outdoors. This study describes a breakthrough in developing 'attract …

The exploration of the chemical ecology of oviposition behaviour in mosquitoes provides the
means to describe the role of volatile organic compounds used by gravid mosquitoes to …

Background Vector surveillance provides critical data for decision-making to ensure that
malaria control programmes remain effective and responsive to any threats to a successful …

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a debilitating disease caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia
malayi and B. timori parasitic worms and transmitted by Culex, Anopheles, Aedes and …

Background Currently, molecular xenomonitoring efforts for lymphatic filariasis rely on PCR
or real-time PCR-based detection of Brugia malayi, Brugia timori and Wuchereria bancrofti …

Monitoring vectors is relevant to ascertain transmission of lymphatic filariasis (LF). This may
require the best sampling method that can capture high numbers of specific species to give …

Background Odour-based tools targeting gravid malaria vectors may complement existing
intervention strategies. Anopheles arabiensis are attracted to, and stimulated to oviposit by …

Background New sampling tools are needed for collecting exophilic malaria mosquitoes in
sub-Saharan Africa to monitor the impact of vector control interventions. The OviART gravid …