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Experimental hut and field evaluation of a metofluthrin-based spatial repellent against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles funestus in Siaya County, western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Spatial repellents (SR) may complement current vector control tools and provide additional coverage when people are not under their …
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Sugar and blood: the nutritional priorities of the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti
BACKGROUND: Sugar-feeding behaviour is essential for mosquito survival and reproduction, and has been exploited to develop new control strategies, such …
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First identification of Microsporidia MB in Anopheles coluzzii from Zinder City, Niger
BACKGROUND: Malaria, a disease transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, is a major public health problem causing millions of deaths worldwide, mostly …
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Geographic expansion of the introduced Aedes albopictus and other native Aedes species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: Aedes albopictus has been reported in several Central African countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The …
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Geospatial modelling of dry season habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus, in south-eastern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Anopheles funestus is a major malaria vector in Eastern and Southern Africa and is currently the dominant malaria-transmitting vector …
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Biting behaviour, spatio-temporal dynamics, and the insecticide resistance status of malaria vectors in different ecological zones in Ghana
BACKGROUND: A significant decrease in malaria morbidity and mortality has been attained using long-lasting insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying. …
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Loa loa and Mansonella perstans microfilaremia in the department of Lékoumou, Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: Loiasis is endemic in the northern and western part of the Republic of Congo. Between 2004 and 2010, surveys …
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First report of kdr mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel gene in the arbovirus vector, Aedes aegypti, from Nouakchott, Mauritania
BACKGROUND: Since 2014, dengue epidemics have occurred almost annually in Nouakchott, the capital city of Mauritania, coinciding with the recent …
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First report of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania donovani in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Leishmaniasis is a common neglected tropical disease in Ethiopia. Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by Leishmania donovani presents in the …
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Publisher Correction: Tick communities of cattle in smallholder rural livestock production systems in sub-Saharan Africa
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Evaluation of the performance of advantage P.f. malaria Card® and advantage malaria Pan + Pf Card®, two rapid diagnostic tests for parasitological confirmation of malaria cases in field situation in Togo
Abstract Background In Togo, malaria remains a major public health problem, and the management of suspected cases requires confirmation with …
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Adhesion and virulence properties of native Metarhizium fungal strains from Burkina Faso for the control of malaria vectors
Abstract Background Local strains of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium pingshaense in Burkina Faso have demonstrated remarkable virulence against malaria vectors, …
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Efficacy of 3D screens for sustainable mosquito control: a semi-field experimental hut evaluation in northeastern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: A three-dimensional window screen (3D-Screen) has been developed to create a window double-screen trap (3D-WDST), effectively capturing and preventing …
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Crusted scabies in a rabbit model: a severe skin disease or more?
BACKGROUND: Around 200-300 million people are estimated to be affected by scabies annually worldwide. However, the mechanisms by which this …
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Systematic review of sporozoite infection rate of Anopheles mosquitoes in Ethiopia, 2001–2021
BACKGROUND: Adult mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles are important vectors of Plasmodium parasites, causative agents of malaria. The aim of …
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Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) populations in contrasting areas of the western regions of Burkina Faso: species diversity, abundance and their implications for pathogen transmission
BACKGROUND: Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) can have a significant negative impact on human health. The urbanization of natural environments and their …
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Changes in contributions of different Anopheles vector species to malaria transmission in east and southern Africa from 2000 to 2022
BACKGROUND: Malaria transmission in Africa is facilitated by multiple species of Anopheles mosquitoes. These vectors have different behaviors and vectorial …
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Molecular-phylogenetic analyses of Ixodes species from South Africa suggest an African origin of bird-associated exophilic ticks (subgenus Trichotoixodes)
BACKGROUND: Among hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae), the genus Ixodes comprises the highest number of species, which in turn are most …
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Distribution of Aedes mosquito species along the rural–urban gradient in Lambaréné and its surroundings
BACKGROUND: Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti are known for their potential as vectors of dengue (DENV) and chikungunya (CHIKV) viruses. …
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Sub-lethal exposure to chlorfenapyr reduces the probability of developing Plasmodium falciparum parasites in surviving Anopheles mosquitoes
Abstract Background Pyrethroid resistance in the key malaria vectors threatens the success of pyrethroid-treated nets. To overcome pyrethroid resistance, Interceptor …