Identification of the vectors of lymphatic filariasis in the Lower Shire Valley, southern Malawi

Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2003 May-Jun;97(3):299-301. doi: 10.1016/s0035-9203(03)90149-0.

Abstract

An investigation of lymphatic filariasis vectors in Malawi is reported. Anopheles funestus, A. arabiensis, and A. gambiae sensu stricto had high rates of filarial infection (2.2-3.1%) and carried infective larvae. Anopheles funestus was the predominant species collected (77.6%) and was the primary vector during the study period of April to May 2002.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anopheles / classification
  • Anopheles / parasitology*
  • Culex / classification
  • Culex / parasitology
  • Elephantiasis, Filarial / transmission*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insect Vectors / classification
  • Insect Vectors / parasitology*
  • Malawi