Effect of non-human hosts on the human biting rate of primary and secondary malaria vectors in Tanzania

Abstract Background Malaria vectors vary in feeding preference depending on their innate behaviour, host availability and abundance. Host preference and human biting rate in malaria vectors are key factors in establishing zooprophylaxis and zoopotentiation. This study aimed at assessing the impact o...

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Main Authors: Godfrey C. Katusi, Marie R. G. Hermy, Samwely M. Makayula, Rickard Ignell, Ladslaus L. Mnyone, Sharon R. Hill, Nicodem J. Govella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-023-04778-x