The multiplicity of malaria transmission: a review of entomological inoculation rate measurements and methods across sub-Saharan Africa
LA Kelly-Hope, FE McKenzie - Malaria journal, 2009 - Springer
Plasmodium falciparum malaria is a serious tropical disease that causes more than one
million deaths each year, most of them in Africa. It is transmitted by a range of Anopheles …
million deaths each year, most of them in Africa. It is transmitted by a range of Anopheles …
Is there an efficient trap or collection method for sampling Anopheles darlingi and other malaria vectors that can describe the essential parameters affecting …
JBP Lima, MG Rosa-Freitas, CM Rodovalho… - Memorias do Instituto …, 2014 - SciELO Brasil
Distribution, abundance, feeding behaviour, host preference, parity status and human-biting
and infection rates are among the medical entomological parameters evaluated when …
and infection rates are among the medical entomological parameters evaluated when …
'A bite before bed': exposure to malaria vectors outside the times of net use in the highlands of western Kenya
Background The human population in the highlands of Nyanza Province, western Kenya, is
subject to sporadic epidemics of Plasmodium falciparum. Indoor residual spraying (IRS) and …
subject to sporadic epidemics of Plasmodium falciparum. Indoor residual spraying (IRS) and …
Entomological surveillance of behavioural resilience and resistance in residual malaria vector populations
Background The most potent malaria vectors rely heavily upon human blood so they are
vulnerable to attack with insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) …
vulnerable to attack with insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) …
A new tent trap for sampling exophagic and endophagic members of the Anopheles gambiae complex
NJ Govella, PP Chaki, Y Geissbuhler, K Kannady… - Malaria Journal, 2009 - Springer
Background Mosquito sampling methods are essential for monitoring and evaluating
malaria vector control interventions. In urban Dar es Salaam, human landing catch (HLC) is …
malaria vector control interventions. In urban Dar es Salaam, human landing catch (HLC) is …
Considerations for the use of human participants in vector biology research: a tool for investigators and regulators
NL Achee, L Youngblood, MJ Bangs… - Vector-Borne and …, 2015 - liebertpub.com
A thorough search of the existing literature has revealed that there are currently no
published recommendations or guidelines for the interpretation of US regulations on the use …
published recommendations or guidelines for the interpretation of US regulations on the use …
Comparative assessment of insecticide resistance phenotypes in two major malaria vectors, Anopheles funestus and Anopheles arabiensis in south-eastern …
Background Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS)
have greatly reduced malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa, but are threatened by …
have greatly reduced malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa, but are threatened by …
Exploiting the chemical ecology of mosquito oviposition behavior in mosquito surveillance and control: a review
Vector control is an important component of the interventions aimed at mosquito‐borne
disease control. Current and future mosquito control strategies are likely to rely largely on …
disease control. Current and future mosquito control strategies are likely to rely largely on …
Monitoring mosquitoes in urban Dar es Salaam: evaluation of resting boxes, window exit traps, CDC light traps, Ifakara tent traps and human landing catches
Background Ifakara tent traps (ITT) are currently the only sufficiently sensitive, safe,
affordable and practical method for routine monitoring host-seeking mosquito densities in …
affordable and practical method for routine monitoring host-seeking mosquito densities in …
Molasses as a source of carbon dioxide for attracting the malaria mosquitoes Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus
CK Mweresa, P Omusula, B Otieno, JJA Van Loon… - Malaria journal, 2014 - Springer
Background Most odour baits for haematophagous arthropods contain carbon dioxide (CO
2). The CO 2 is sourced artificially from the fermentation of refined sugar (sucrose), dry ice …
2). The CO 2 is sourced artificially from the fermentation of refined sugar (sucrose), dry ice …