Prediction of mosquito vector abundance for three species in the Anopheles gambiae complex.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The dynamics of vector-borne disease transmission depend on the abundances of vectors. The dominant malaria vector species complex of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato is a target of vector control strategies designed to reduce and eliminate malaria transmission. The three most widely distributed dominant malaria vectors within the species complex are An. arabiensis, An. coluzzii and An. gambiae sensu stricto.

Methods

Previous studies across the extent of the species complex range have been restricted to annual predictions of species occurrence or relative abundance. This study incorporated relative abundance data at the species level and abundance data at the species complex level to estimate and predict daily equilibrium vector abundances of each species. Statistical

SUBMITTER: Hosack GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12676897 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature