Bionomics and distribution of malaria vectors in Kisumu city, Western Kenya: implications for urban malaria transmission

Bionomics and distribution of malaria vectors in Kisumu city, Western Kenya: implications for urban malaria transmission

Abstract Background Increasing unplanned urbanization in tropical Africa may create new niches for malaria vectors, raising transmission risk, yet control efforts focus on rural ecosystems. Understanding mosquito diversity, ecology and biting behaviour in urban areas is crucial for effective control...

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Main Authors: Maxwell G. Machani, Shirley A. Onyango, Irene Nzioki, Sylvia Milanoi, Godfrey Nattoh, John Githure, Harrysone Atieli, Chloe Wang, Ming-Chieh Lee, Goufa Zhou, Andrew K. Githeko, Yaw A. Afrane, Eric Ochomo, Guiyun Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Anopheles
Malaria
Anopheles density
Species composition
Sporozoite infection
Urban city
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05332-7
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