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ReviewMalaria journal2019

Biology and bionomics of malaria vectors in India: existing information and what more needs to be known for strategizing elimination of malaria.

Sarala K Subbarao, Nutan Nanda, Manju Rahi, Kamaraju Raghavendra

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Review in Malaria journal, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 51 papers.

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51 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Sarala K SubbaraoIndian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Ramalingaswami Bhavan, New Delhi, India. subbaraosk@gmail.com.
Nutan NandaICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), Sector-8, Dwarka, Delhi, India.
Manju RahiIndian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Ramalingaswami Bhavan, New Delhi, India.
Kamaraju RaghavendraICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), Sector-8, Dwarka, Delhi, India.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

India has committed to eliminate malaria by 2030. The national framework for malaria elimination released by the Government of India plans to achieve this goal through strategic planning in a phased manner. Since vector control is a major component of disease management and vector elimination, it requires a thorough understanding of the biology and bionomics of malaria vectors exhibiting definite distribution patterns in diverse ecosystems in the country. Although a wealth of information is available on these aspects, lesser-known data are on biting time and rhythm, and the magnitude of outdoor transmission by the vectors which are crucial for effective implementation of the key vector control interventions. Most of the data available for the vector species are at sensu lato level, while the major vectors are species complexes and their members distinctly differ in biological characters. Furthermore, the persistent use of insecticides in indoor residual spray and long-lasting insecticidal nets has resulted in widespread resistance in vectors and changes in their behaviour. In this document, challenges in vector control in the Indian context have been identified and possible solutions to overcome the problem are suggested. Adequate addressing of the issues raised would greatly help make a deep dent in malaria transmission and consequently result in disease elimination within the targeted time frame.

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AnimalsAnophelesIndiaLife History TraitsMalariaMosquito ControlMosquito VectorsAnophelesEarly bitingEcosystemsMalaria eliminationMalaria vectorsOutdoor transmissionSibling speciesSpecies complexesVector bionomicsVector control

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PMCPMC6892149

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