Bionomics and vectorial role of anophelines in wetlands along the volcanic chain of Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The epidemiological profiles of vector-borne diseases, such as malaria, are strongly associated with landscape components. The reduction of malaria burden in endemic and epidemic regions mainly depends on knowledge of the malaria-transmitting mosquito species, populations and behavioural characteristics, as well as malaria exposure risks. This work aimed at carrying out a holistic study in order to characterise Anopheles species in relation to human malaria in seven wetlands along the lower section of the volcanic chain of Cameroon.

Results

Eight malaria vectors: Anopheles arabiensis, An. coluzzii, An. funestus (s.s.), An. gambiae, An. hancocki, An. melas, An. nili and An. ziemanni, were found biting humans. Anopheles gambiae was widespread; however, it played a s

SUBMITTER: Amvongo-Adjia N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6092805 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature