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Detection of Anopheles stephensi Mosquitoes by Molecular Surveillance, Kenya

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2023
The Anopheles stephensi mosquito is an invasive malaria vector recently reported in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, and Ghana. The World Health Organization has called on countries in Africa to increase surveillance efforts to detect and ...
Eric O. Ochomo, Sylvia Milanoi, Bernard Abong’o, Brenda Onyango, Margaret Muchoki, Diana Omoke, Evelyn Olanga, Laban Njoroge, Elijah Omondi Juma, James Dan Otieno, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Luna Kamau, Cristina Rafferty, John E. Gimnig, Mildred Shieshia, Daniel Wacira, Joseph Mwangangi, Marta Maia, Charles Chege, Ahmeddin Omar, Martin K. Rono, Lucy Abel, Wendy Prudhomme O’Meara, Andrew Obala, Charles Mbogo, Lenson Kariuki   +25 more
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First report of Anopheles stephensi from southern Ethiopia

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background Anopheles stephensi is an emerging exotic invasive urban malaria vector in East Africa. The World Health Organization recently announced an initiative to take concerted actions to limit this vector’s expansion by strengthening surveillance and
Dawit Hawaria, Solomon Kibret, Daibin Zhong, Ming-Chieh Lee, Kidane Lelisa, Belayneh Bekele, Muntasha Birhanu, Mathe Mengesha, Hiwot Solomon, Delenesaw Yewhalaw, Guiyun Yan   +10 more
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Resistance of Anopheles stephensi to selected insecticides used for indoor residual spraying and long-lasting insecticidal nets in Ethiopia

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background Malaria, transmitted by the bite of infective female Anopheles mosquitoes, remains a global public health problem. The presence of invasive Anopheles stephensi, capable of transmitting Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum, was first ...
Abebe Teshome, Berhanu Erko, Lemu Golassa, Gedeon Yohannes, Seth R. Irish, Sarah Zohdy, Melissa Yoshimizu, Sisay Dugassa   +7 more
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Laboratory-based efficacy evaluation of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis and temephos larvicides against larvae of Anopheles stephensi in ethiopia

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background Malaria, transmitted by the bite of infective female Anopheles mosquitoes, remains a global public health problem. The presence of an invasive Anopheles stephensi, capable of transmitting Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum parasites ...
Abebe Teshome, Berhanu Erko, Lemu Golassa, Gedeon Yohannes, Seth R. Irish, Sarah Zohdy, Sisay Dugassa   +6 more
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Spatiotemporal distribution and bionomics of Anopheles stephensi in different eco-epidemiological settings in Ethiopia

Parasites & Vectors
Background Malaria is a major public health concern in Ethiopia, and its incidence could worsen with the spread of the invasive mosquito species Anopheles stephensi in the country. This study aimed to provide updates on the distribution of An.
Temesgen Ashine, Adane Eyasu, Yehenew Asmamaw, Eba Simma, Endalew Zemene, Adrienne Epstein, Rebecca Brown, Nigatu Negash, Abena Kochora, Alison M. Reynolds, Mikiyas Gebremichael Bulto, Temesgen Tafesse, Alemayehu Dagne, Biniyam Lukus, Endashaw Esayas, Sinknesh Wolde Behaksra, Kidist Woldekidan, Fikregabrail Aberra Kassa, Jimma Dinsa Deressa, Muluken Assefa, Dereje Dillu, Gudissa Assefa, Hiwot Solomon, Ahmed Zeynudin, Fekadu Massebo, Luigi Sedda, Martin James Donnelly, Anne L. Wilson, David Weetman, Endalamaw Gadisa, Delenasaw Yewhalaw   +30 more
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Morphological identification and genetic characterization of Anopheles stephensi in Somaliland

Parasites & Vectors, 2022
Malaria control in Somaliland depends on the effective identification of potential malaria vectors, particularly those that may be invasive. The malaria vector Anopheles stephensi has been detected in multiple countries in the Horn of Africa (HOA), but ...
Said Ali, Jeanne N. Samake, Joseph Spear, Tamar E. Carter   +3 more
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Entomopathogenic Fungi as a Potential Management Tool for the Control of Urban Malaria Vector, Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae)

Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland), 2023
Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae) is the vector of urban malaria in India and has a significant impact in transmitting infection in cities and towns.
Alex Eapen
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Invasive Anopheles stephensi in Africa: insights from Asia

Trends in Parasitology
Anopheles stephensi is a highly competent urban malaria vector species, endemic in South Asia and the Persian Gulf, which has colonised eight countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) since 2013 and is now spreading uncontrollably.
Jo Lines, Rajpal Singh Yadav, Louisa A Messenger   +2 more
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Biocontrol efficacy of cajeput oil against Anopheles stephensi L. mosquito and its effect on non-target species

Frontiers in Physiology
Chemical insecticides are effective at controlling mosquito populations, but their excessive use can pollute the environment and harm non-target organisms.
Perumal Vivekanandhan, Ansari Mohammad Javed   +1 more
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Detection of Invasive Anopheles stephensi Mosquitoes through Molecular Surveillance, Ghana

Emerging Infectious Diseases
The invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito has rapidly expanded in range in Africa over the past decade. Consistent with World Health Organization guidelines, routine entomologic surveillance of malaria vectors in Accra, Ghana, now includes morphologic ...
Yaw A. Afrane, Anisa Abdulai, Abdul R. Mohammed, Yaw Akuamoah-Boateng, Christopher M. Owusu-Asenso, Isaac K. Sraku, Stephina A. Yanney, Keziah Malm, Neil F. Lobo   +8 more
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