Spatial distribution of the chromosomal forms of anopheles gambiae in Mali.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maps of the distribution of malaria vectors are useful tools for stratification of malaria risk and for selective vector control strategies. Although the distribution of members of the Anopheles gambiae complex is well documented in Africa, a continuous map of the spatial distribution of the chromosomal forms of An. gambiae s.s. is not yet available at country level to support control efforts.

Methods

Bayesian geostatistical methods were used to produce continuous maps of the spatial distribution of the chromosomal forms of An. gambiae s.s. (Mopti, Bamako, Savanna and their hybrids/recombinants) based on their relative frequencies in relation to climatic and environmental factors in Mali.

Results

The maps clearly show that each chromosomal form favours a pa

SUBMITTER: Sogoba N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2579919 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature