Geospatial modelling of dry season habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus, in south-eastern Tanzania

Geospatial modelling of dry season habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus, in south-eastern Tanzania

Abstract Background Anopheles funestus is a major malaria vector in Eastern and Southern Africa and is currently the dominant malaria-transmitting vector in many parts of Tanzania. Previous research has identified its preference for specific aquatic habitats, especially those that persist in dry mon...

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Main Authors: Najat F. Kahamba, Fredros O. Okumu, Mohammed Jumanne, Khamisi Kifungo, Joel O. Odero, Francesco Baldini, Heather M. Ferguson, Luca Nelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Habitat characterization
Larval ecology
Mosquito distribution
Environmental factors
Land cover analysis
Aquatic habitat mapping
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06119-6

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