A trade-off between dry season survival longevity and wet season high net reproduction can explain the persistence of Anopheles mosquitoes
Abstract Background Plasmodium falciparum malaria remains a leading cause of death in tropical regions of the world. Despite efforts to reduce transmission, rebounds associated with the persistence of malaria vectors have remained a major impediment to local elimination. One area that remains poorly...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3158-0 |