Widespread zoophagy and detection of Plasmodium spp. in Anopheles mosquitoes in southeastern Madagascar

Abstract Background Malaria is a top cause of mortality on the island nation of Madagascar, where many rural communities rely on subsistence agriculture and livestock production. Understanding feeding behaviours of Anopheles in this landscape is crucial for optimizing malaria control and prevention...

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Main Authors: Micaela Finney, Benjamin A. McKenzie, Bernadette Rabaovola, Alice Sutcliffe, Ellen Dotson, Sarah Zohdy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-020-03539-4