Bionomics of anopheline vectors in Zabid District, Al-Hodeidah Governorate, Republic of Yemen
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Abstract
The bionomics of anopheline vectors were analysed in randomly selected centres, representing fixed and spot-check stations. Three anopheline species were found. Anopheles arabiensis was the most prevalent species [84.2%] with a sporozoite rate of 0.7%, followed by A. culicifacies adenensis [14.9%] and A. rhodesiensis rupicolus [0.9%]. Maximum indoor resting density was recorded during March, July and August. Positive sprayed sites for females were higher in bedrooms [40.4%] than animal sheds [26.9%]. A total of 2560 anopheline larvae were collected of which 79.5% were A. arabiensis, 19.4% were A. culicifacies adenensis and 1.1% A. rhodesiensis rupicolus. A. arabiensis was assumed to be the most efficient malaria vector based on epidemiological evidence and the finding of natural sporozoite infected females
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Al Maktari, M.T. & Bassioumy, H.K. (1999). Bionomics of anopheline vectors in Zabid District, Al-Hodeidah Governorate, Republic of Yemen. EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 5 (4), 698-705, 1999, https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/118756
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EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 5 (4), 698-705, 1999
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698-705
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1020-3397
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http://applications.emro.who.int/emhj/0504/emhj_1999_5_4_698_705.pdf
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English