A survey of malaria vectors feeding preference, biting site and resting behaviour in the malaria elimination settings of Dembiya District, north-western Ethiopia
Anopheles mosquitoes in Dembiya district were more likely to seek a host and rest outdoors than indoors. A reevaluation of vector control strategies is needed to ensure Ethiopia remains on the path to malaria elimination. The detection of Plasmodium circumsporozoite protein in potential secondary vectors, such as An. coustani requires further investigation to substantiate their role in malaria transmission.
Authors
- Habte Tekie
- Yohannes Negash
- Sisay Dugassa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6951-3299)
- Mihretu Tarekegn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8645-2256)
- Yitbarek Woldehawariat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0918-8906)
Institutions
- Woldia University (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2024-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05148-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54
Funders
- Addis Ababa University