Molecular xenomonitoring reveals Anopheles funestus and An. rivulorum as the primary vectors of lymphatic filariasis in coastal Kenya
In this study, we identified An. funestus s.l. sibling species, An. rivulorum and An. funestus s.s., as the primary vectors of lymphatic filariasis along the Kenyan coast. These findings also highlight that a significant portion of disease transmission potentially occurs outdoors where indoor-based vector control tools, including long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spray, may not be effective. Therefore, control measures targeting outdoor resting mosquitoes such as zooprophylaxis, larval source management, and attractive sugar baits may have potential for LF transmission reduction.
Authors
- Brian Bartilol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8945-0002)
- Martin Kibet Rono (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7255-821X)
- Alice Kamau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9846-5372)
- Jonathan Karisa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3383-6782)
- Caroline Wanjiku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3861-4190)
- Joseph Mwangangi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5437-4241)
- Charles Mwandawiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8175-3749)
- Marta F. Maia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3302-5610)
- Karisa Garama
- Charles Mbogo
- Lawrence Babu
Institutions
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (GB)
- Pwani University (KE)
- Angkor Hospital for Children (KH)
- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KE)
- Wellcome Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2024-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06513-0
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.56
Funders
- Royal Society
- Kenya Medical Research Institute