Species composition and blood feeding patterns of understudied Anopheles mosquitoes in southern Zambia, an area of low malaria transmission.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the composition, host feeding patterns, and infection status of all potential vectors is essential to understand changing disease transmission dynamics and inform future vector control strategies. This study assessed anopheline species composition, abundance, distribution, and host feeding preferences in Southern Province, Zambia to identify potential contributors to residual malaria transmission beyond primary vectors.

Methods

Adult mosquitoes were collected along a 100 km transect between the districts of Pemba, Monze and Gwembe in Southern Province, Zambia, an area of low malaria transmission. Mosquitoes were sampled from 12 randomly selected households at 5 km intervals along the transect. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention light traps we

SUBMITTER: Mudenda T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12922221 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature