Insecticide resistance profiles of Anopheles arabiensis and relationship with Microsporidia MB infection in two rice agroecosystems in Kenya
Anopheles arabiensis populations from the two sites exhibit heterogeneous yet high levels of insecticide resistance, particularly to pyrethroids. The findings highlight the need to incorporate synergist-based interventions into resistance management strategies. This study is the first to document an association between Microsporidia MB density and the intensity of insecticide resistance in An. arabiensis, and further studies are needed to clarify this relationship and its significance to malaria control.
Authors
- Franklin N. Nyabuga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4795-3760)
- Njogu Mark Kimani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5171-1940)
- David P. Tchouassi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9910-4704)
- Ephantus J. Muturi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5905-065X)
- Joshua Kiilu Muli
- Winfred Kendi Mutwiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9124-5625)
- Nancy L. M. Budambula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8093-2702)
- Moses M. Muraya
- Genson Murithi
- Jackson W. Muthengia
Institutions
- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (KE)
- National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (US)
- University of Embu (KE)
- Chuka University (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-07212-0
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00