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Relationship between malaria vector survival, infectivity, and insecticide-treated net use in western Kenya

Lucy Abel
Erick Nalianya
Samuel Kahindi
Zena Lapp
Judith Mangeni
Andrew Obala
Steve M. Taylor
Jane Namae
Emma Kimachas
Christine F. Markwalter
Tabitha Chepkwony
Aggrey Wekesa
Mark Amunga
Evans Omollo
Joseph Kipkoech
Wendy Prudhomme O’Meara

20242 citationsOpen accessPwani University

Abstract

Despite ITN usage, mosquitoes still acquired blood meals and P. falciparum infections. Survival differed across species and was inversely correlated with high ITN usage in the household but not oocyst development.

Research topics

Malaria Research and Control
Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Parasites and Host Interactions

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1186/s13071-024-06550-9

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