Potential distribution of the primary malaria vector Anopheles gambiae Giles [Diptera: Culicidae] in Southwest Nigeria under current and future climatic conditions

Potential distribution of the primary malaria vector Anopheles gambiae Giles [Diptera: Culicidae] in Southwest Nigeria under current and future climatic conditions

Abstract Background Mosquitoes are key vectors for the transmission of several diseases. Anopheles gambiae is known to transmit pathogens of malaria and filariasis. Due to several anthropogenic factors such as climate change and population growth leading to diverse land use, their distribution and d...

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Main Authors: Isaac Omotayo Olabimi, Kayode David Ileke, Babasola Williams Adu, Temitope Emmanuel Arotolu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Subjects:
Anopheles gambiae
Southwest Nigeria
Ecological Niche modelling
Climate change
Climatic suitability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41936-021-00261-8

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