Seasonal prediction of the distribution of three major malaria vectors in China: Based on an ecological niche model.

ABSTRACT: Against the backdrop of a global malaria epidemic that remains severe, China has eradicated indigenous malaria but still has to be alert to the risk of external importation. Understanding the distribution of vectors can provide an adequate and reliable basis for the development and implementation of vector control strategies. However, with the decline of malaria prevalence in recent years, the capacity of vector monitoring and identification has been greatly weakened. Here we have used new sampling records, climatic data, and topographic data to establish ecological niche models of the three main malaria vectors in China. The model results accurately identified the current habitat suitability areas for the three species of Anopheles and revealed that in addition to precipitation and temper

SUBMITTER: An Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10796015 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature