Aquatic habitats of the malaria vector Anopheles funestus in rural south-eastern Tanzania

Aquatic habitats of the malaria vector Anopheles funestus in rural south-eastern Tanzania

Abstract Background In rural south-eastern Tanzania, Anopheles funestus is a major malaria vector, and has been implicated in nearly 90% of all infective bites. Unfortunately, little is known about the natural ecological requirements and survival strategies of this mosquito species. Methods Potentia...

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Main Authors: Ismail H. Nambunga, Halfan S. Ngowo, Salum A. Mapua, Emmanuel E. Hape, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Dickson S. Msaky, Nicolaus T. Mhumbira, Karim R. Mchwembo, Gerald Z. Tamayamali, Slyakus V. Mlembe, Rukiyah M. Njalambaha, Dickson W. Lwetoijera, Marceline F. Finda, Nicodem J. Govella, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Fredros O. Okumu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Anopheles funestus
Ifakara
Malaria
Tanzania
Larviciding
Larval source management
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03295-5

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