The contribution of aestivating mosquitoes to the persistence of <it>Anopheles gambiae </it>in the Sahel

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Persistence of African anophelines throughout the long dry season (4-8 months) when no surface waters are available remains one of the enduring mysteries of medical entomology. Recent studies demonstrated that aestivation (summer dia...

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Main Authors: Traoré Sékou F, Diallo Moussa, Yaro Alpha, Kassogué Yaya, Timbine Seydou, Dao Adama, Adamou Abdoulaye, Huestis Diana L, Lehmann Tovi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/151