<it>Anopheles </it>larval abundance and diversity in three rice agro-village complexes Mwea irrigation scheme, central Kenya

<it>Anopheles </it>larval abundance and diversity in three rice agro-village complexes Mwea irrigation scheme, central Kenya

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The diversity and abundance of <it>Anopheles </it>larvae has significant influence on the resulting adult mosquito population and hence the dynamics of malaria transmission. Studies were conducted to examine larval habita...

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Main Authors:	Mwangangi Joseph M, Shililu Josephat, Muturi Ephantus J, Muriu Simon, Jacob Benjamin, Kabiru Ephantus W, Mbogo Charles M, Githure John, Novak Robert J
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2010-08-01
Series:	Malaria Journal
Online Access:	http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/228

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