The impact of low erythrocyte density in human blood on the fitness and energetic reserves of the African malaria vector <it>Anopheles gambiae</it>

The impact of low erythrocyte density in human blood on the fitness and energetic reserves of the African malaria vector <it>Anopheles gambiae</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Anaemia is a common health problem in the developing world. This condition is characterized by a reduction in erythrocyte density, primarily from malnutrition and/or infectious diseases such as malaria. As red blood cells are the pri...

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Main Authors: Emami S Noushin, Ranford-Cartwright Lisa C, Ferguson Heather M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
<it>Anopheles gambiae</it>
Mosquito vector
Erythrocyte density
Fitness
Energetic reserves
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/12/1/45

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