First record of Anopheles stephensi in Sri Lanka: a potential challenge for prevention of malaria reintroduction

First record of Anopheles stephensi in Sri Lanka: a potential challenge for prevention of malaria reintroduction

Abstract Background The major malaria vector in Sri Lanka is reported to be Anopheles culicifacies with Anopheles subpictus, Anopheles annularis, and Anopheles varuna considered as potential vectors. The occurrence of Anopheles stephensi, which is the key vector of urban malaria in India and the Mid...

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Main Authors: A. G. Gayan Dharmasiri, A. Yashan Perera, Jeevanie Harishchandra, Hemantha Herath, Kandasamy Aravindan, H. T. R. Jayasooriya, Gaya R. Ranawaka, Mihirini Hewavitharane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Anopheles stephensi
Malaria
Prevention of malaria re-introduction
Sri Lanka
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-1977-7

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