Characterization of larval habitats of Anopheles (Nyssorhynchus) darlingi and associated species in malaria areas in western Brazilian Amazon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anopheles darlingi is the most efficient vector of malaria parasites in the Neotropics. Nevertheless, the specificities of its larval habitats are still poorly known.

Objectives

Characterize permanent larval habitats, and population dynamics of An. darlingi and other potential vectors in relation to climate, physicochemical variables, insect fauna and malaria cases.

Methods

A 14-month longitudinal study was conducted in Porto Velho, Rondônia, western Brazilian Amazon. Monthly, 21 permanent water bodies were sampled. Immature anophelines and associated fauna were collected, physicochemical characteristics, and climate variables were recorded and analyzed.

Findings

Five types of habitats were identified: lagoon, stream, stream combined with lagoon, str

SUBMITTER: Dos Santos F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458182 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature