Malaria and lymphatic filariasis are two of the most common mosquito-borne parasitic
diseases worldwide which can occur as concomitant human infections while also sharing …

Lymphatic filariasis has afflicted people in the tropical areas of the world for thousands of
years but even up to comparatively recent times it has been poorly understood and its …

Background The diversity and abundance of Anopheles larvae has significant influence on
the resulting adult mosquito population and hence the dynamics of malaria transmission …

Abstract Background Recent data from Ghana indicates that after seven rounds of annual
mass drug administration (MDA) there is still sustained transmission albeit at low levels in …

We conducted an entomological survey to determine the mosquito species diversity and
abundance in relation to land use in the Mwea rice scheme, Kenya. Adult mosquitoes were …

The impact of climate change on disease patterns is controversial. However, global burden
of disease studies suggest that infectious diseases will contribute a proportionately smaller …

Introduction of irrigation projects in developing nations has often been blamed for
aggravating the problem of mosquito-borne diseases by creating ideal larval habitats for …

The succession of mosquito species and abiotic factors affecting their distribution and
abundance in rice (Oryza spp.) fields was investigated over a 16-wk rice growing cycle …

Background Little is known regarding risk factors for lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Central
Africa. We studied the epidemiology of LF in an endemic village in the Republic of Congo …

Lymphatic filariasis is a debilitating disease overwhelmingly caused by Wuchereria
bancrofti, which is transmitted by various mosquito species. Here, we present a systematic …