Vector Abundance and Genetic Diversity of <i>Anopheles</i> Mosquitoes Collected in a Laboratory-Office Complex in Vom, Nigeria: Implications for Vector Control.

ABSTRACT: Malaria remains a significant threat in high-burden high-impact (HBHI) countries despite substantial investments in disease control. This highlights the need for more comprehensive and inclusive strategies to meet national and international targets. Although agricultural and poorly maintained environments are known for mosquito breeding, workplaces are rarely considered in conventional malaria control measures. In this pilot investigation, we assessed the presence of Anopheles spp. in a laboratory-office complex in Vom, Nigeria, to assess workplace malaria risk and its implications for control strategies. We conducted molecular barcoding on 74 Anopheles specimens targeting the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I gene (cox1). Our analyses identified Anopheles funestus

SUBMITTER: Kamani J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12282284 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature