Co-occurrence of native and invasive malaria vectors in anthropogenic habitats in Metehara, Ethiopia: Opportunities for urban malaria control.

ABSTRACT: Local data are essential to understand the threat posed by invasive Anopheles stephensi and native malaria vectors on urban malaria transmission. This study investigated key bioecological features of invasive and native malaria vectors in Metehara town, Ethiopia. In parallel with a case-control study assessing the impact of An. stephensi on urban malaria transmission, a bioecological assessment was conducted between November 2023 and October 2024. All potential larval breeding habitats were mapped, followed by bimonthly collections of immature and adult mosquitoes from randomly selected locations. Immatures were collected using standard dippers, and adults with CDC light traps, BG Pro traps, and Prokopack aspirators. Adult Anopheles were identified morphologically, whi

SUBMITTER: Ashine T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12686627 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature