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Diversity, abundance of anopheline species, and malaria transmission dynamics in high-altitude areas of western Cameroon.

Belinda Claire Kiam, Aline Gaelle Tuedom Bouopda, Ibrahima Ibrahima, Samuel J White, Pacôme K Tchuenkam, Zachary R Popkin-Hall, Mariama Mbouh, Jean Arthur Mbida Mbida, Charlène Tina Nanssong, Luc Marcel Abate and 9 more

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19 authors.

Belinda Claire KiamUniversity of Douala.
Aline Gaelle Tuedom BouopdaUniversity of Douala.
Ibrahima IbrahimaUniversity of Douala.
Samuel J WhiteUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Pacôme K TchuenkamUniversity of Dschang.
Zachary R Popkin-HallUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Mariama MbouhUniversity of Dschang.
Jean Arthur Mbida MbidaUniversity of Douala.
Charlène Tina NanssongUniversity of Douala.
Luc Marcel AbateMIVEGEC, Université Montpellier, IRD, CNRS.
Clément Janvier OngueneCentre Pasteur du Cameroun.
Brigitte Fotso TumamoCentre Pasteur du Cameroun.
Jacob M SadlerUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jonathan B ParrUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jessica T LinUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jonathan J JulianoUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Innocent Ali MbulliUniversity of Dschang.
Rhoel R DinglasanUniversity of Florida.
Sandrine Eveline NsangoUniversity of Bertoua.

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Relapsing malaria in Africa: mechanisms for persistence amid falciparum declineR01AI165537 · NIAID · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · PI Rhoel David Ramos Dinglasan, Jonathan J Juliano · 2022 to 2026
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Abstract

Background: Assessing vector bionomics is crucial to improving vector control strategies. Several entomological studies have been conducted to describe malaria transmission in different eco-epidemiological settings in Cameroon; knowledge gaps persist, particularly in highland areas. This study aimed to characterize malaria vectors in three localities along an altitudinal gradient in the western region: Santchou (700 m), Dschang (1400 m), and Penka Michel (1500 m). Methods: Human landing catches were conducted from May to June 2023 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 am. Mosquitoes were sorted into genera, and all Results: 2,835 Anopheles mosquitoes were identified, including Conclusion: The study highlights a difference in mosquito composition and host-seeking behavior with altitude and the need for continued surveillance to monitor vector populations and prevent potential malaria outbreaks in these highland areas.

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Anophelesbehaviordiversityhighlandtransmissionwestern Cameroon

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PMID39877091
PMCPMC11774468

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