A geographical study of the risk factors of a differentiated transmission of malaria in two districts of Bouaké (Ivory Coast) by Kouassi Arsène Adou, Akre Maurice Adja, Dounin Danielle Zoh, Dimi Théodore Doudou, Péga Tuo, Kouassi Paul Anoh, Florence Fournet

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High mosquito burden and malaria transmission in a district of the city of Douala, Cameroon by Antonio-Nkondjio Christophe, Defo-Talom Blaise, Tagne-Fotso Romuald, Tene-Fossog Billy, Ndo Cyrille, Lehman Leopold, Tchuinkam Timoléon, Kengne Pierre, Awono-Ambene Parfait

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Larvicidal and IGR activity of extract of Tanzanian plants against malaria vector mosquitoes by Erich Kleinpeter, Matthias Heydenreich, Stephen M. Magesa, Ahmed Hassanali, Cosam C. Joseph, Mayunga H.H. Nkunya, Charles Kihampa

Subjects: “…Anopheles gambiae s.s.…”
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Étude géographique des facteurs de risque d'une transmission différenciée du paludisme dans les quartiers Kennedy et Dar-Es-Salam 1 dans la ville de Bouaké (Côte d'Ivoire) by Kouassi Arsène Adou, Akre Maurice Adja, Dounin Danielle Zoh, Dimi Théodore Doudou, Péga Tuo, Kouassi Paul Anoh, Florence Fournet

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Agent-based modeling of malaria vectors: the importance of spatial simulation by Arne Bomblies

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Malaria vector feeding, peak biting time and resting place preference behaviors in line with Indoor based intervention tools and its implication: scenario from selected sentinel si... by Alemnesh Hailemariam Bedasso, Abebe Asale Gutto, Abate Waldetensai, Araya Eukubay, Getachew Eticha Bokore, Solomon Kinde, Fekadu Gemechu, Yared Debebe, Mesfin Aklilu, Geremew Tasew, Fekadu Massebo, Abebe Teshome, Tilahun Kebede, Bedri Abdulatif, Achamyelesh Sisay, Hiwot Solomon, Eliningaya J. Kweka

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Understanding the states and dynamics of mangrove forests in land cover transitions of The Gambia using a Fourier transformation of Landsat and MODIS time series in Google Earth Engine by Issoufou Liman Harou, Issoufou Liman Harou, Julliet Inyele, Peter Minang, Lalisa Duguma, Lalisa Duguma

“…IntroductionMangroves are resilient forests of transitional zones between land, ocean and freshwater for they are tolerant to salinity. In The Gambia, mangrove forests are found along the coast of Atlantic Ocean and River Gambia where they support the livelihoods of millions through multiple ecosystems services. …”
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Does a pay-for-performance health service model improve overall and rural–urban inequity in vaccination rates? A difference-in-differences analysis from the Gambia by Alieu Sowe, Fredinah Namatovu, Bai Cham, Per E. Gustafsson

“…Objective: To assess whether the implementation of a results-based financing (RBF) project in The Gambia resulted in (1) improved national vaccination coverage (2) higher coverage in intervention than non-intervention areas, and (3) improvement in rural–urban coverage inequality. …”
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Experimental hut evaluation of linalool spatial repellent agar gel against Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto mosquitoes in a semi-field system in Bagamoyo, Tanzania by Mgeni Mohamed Tambwe, Edgar Mtaki Mbeyela, Brian Migamyo Massinda, Sarah Jane Moore, Marta Ferreira Maia

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Sympatric Populations of the <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> Complex in Southwest Burkina Faso Evolve Multiple Diverse Resistance Mechanisms in Response to Intense Selection Pressure with Pyrethroids by Jessica Williams, Victoria A. Ingham, Marion Morris, Kobié Hyacinthe Toé, Aristide S. Hien, John C. Morgan, Roch K. Dabiré, Wamdagogo Moussa Guelbéogo, N’Falé Sagnon, Hilary Ranson

“…Three additional colonies were successfully established (1 An. coluzzii, 1 An. gambiae and 1 An. arabiensis) to add to the 2 An. coluzzii colonies already established from this region; all 5 strains are highly resistant to pyrethroids. …”
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Knockdown resistance allele L1014F introduced by CRISPR/Cas9 is not associated with altered vector competence of Anopheles gambiae for o'nyong nyong virus. by Grant A Kay, Edward I Patterson, Grant L Hughes, Jennifer S Lord, Lisa J Reimer

“…Here, to minimise genetic differences, the laboratory Anopheles gambiae Kisumu strain was compared to a CRISPR/Cas9 homozygous kdr L1014F mutant Kisumu-kdr line in order to examine associations with vector competence for o'nyong nyong virus (ONNV). …”
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A novel tetra-primer ARMS-PCR approach for the molecular karyotyping of chromosomal inversion 2Ru in the main malaria vectors Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles coluzzii by Verena Pichler, Antoine Sanou, R. Rebecca Love, Beniamino Caputo, Marco Pombi, Kobie Hyacinth Toe, Moussa W. Guelbeogo, N’Fale Sagnon, Heather M. Ferguson, Hilary Ranson, Alessandra della Torre, Nora J. Besansky

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Pyrethroid and Etofenprox Resistance in <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> and <i>Anopheles coluzzii</i> from Vegetable Farms in Yaoundé, Cameroon: Dynamics, Intensity and Molecular Basis by Michael Piameu, Philippe Nwane, Wilson Toussile, Konstantinos Mavridis, Nadja Christina Wipf, Paraudie France Kouadio, Lili Ranaise Mbakop, Stanislas Mandeng, Wolfgang Eyisap Ekoko, Jean Claude Toto, Kelly Lionelle Ngaffo, Petronile Klorane Ngo Etounde, Arthur Titcho Ngantchou, Mouhamadou Chouaibou, Pie Müller, Parfait Awono-Ambene, John Vontas, Josiane Etang

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Chemical screening and mosquitocidal activity of essential oil derived from Mikania scandens (L.) Willd. against Anopheles gambiae Giles and their non-toxicity on mosquito predators by Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, Sengodan Karthi, Pandiyan Raghuraman, Raja Ganesan, Kumaraswamy Srinivasan, Edward-Sam Edwin, Selvaraj Ganesh-Kumar, Norhaizan Mohd Esa, Sengottayan Senthil-Nathan, Prabhakaran Vasantha-Srinivasan, Patcharin Krutmuangh, Mona S. Alwahibi, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh

“…The larvicidal activity of CVO-MS against the malarial vector An. gambiae evidenced that the mortality rate was prominent at the maximum dosage of 1000 ppm. …”
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Combining indoor residual spraying with chlorfenapyr and long-lasting insecticidal bed nets for improved control of pyrethroid-resistant <it>Anopheles gambiae</it>: an experimental hut trial in Benin by Ngufor Corine, N'Guessan Raphael, Boko Pelagie, Odjo Abibatou, Vigninou Estelle, Asidi Alex, Akogbeto Martin, Rowland Mark

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Effect of price on the decision to experiment with cigarette smoking among Gambian children: a survival analysis using the Gambia 2017 Global Youth Tobacco Survey data by Umberto d'Alessandro, Bai Cham, Chengetai Dare, Micheal Kofi Boachie, Zachary Gitonga, Corne Walbeek

“…Objectives To investigate the relationship between cigarette prices and smoking experimentation among children in the Gambia, and thereby expanding the evidence base of the likely impact of excise taxes on cigarette demand in low-income and middle-income countries.Design A survival analysis using the Gambia 2017 Global Youth Tobacco Survey data.Setting The Gambia.Participants The survey sample was 12 585 youths, aged 12–17 years, but our analysis was restricted to 11 030 respondents with information on smoking status.Primary and secondary outcome measures Our outcome variable was smoking experimentation defined as the first time the respondent smoked (at least part of) a cigarette.Results A 1% increase in the price of cigarettes reduces the probability to experiment with smoking by 0.7%. …”
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A protocol for an observational cohort study of heat strain and its effect on fetal wellbeing in pregnant farmers in The Gambia [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Ana Bonell, Jane Hirst, Ana M. Vicedo-Cabrera, Andy Haines, Andrew M. Prentice, Neil S. Maxwell

“…Methods and analysis: The study will be performed in West Kiang district, The Gambia; a semi-arid zone in West Africa with daily maximum temperatures ranging from approximately 32 to 40°C. …”
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Contrasting Patterns of <i>Asaia</i> Association with Pyrethroid Resistance Escalation between the Malaria Vectors <i>Anopheles funestus</i> and <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> by Fleuriane Metissa Djondji Kamga, Leon M. J. Mugenzi, Magellan Tchouakui, Maurice Marcel Sandeu, Claudine Grace Tatsinkou Maffo, Maximilienne Ascension Nyegue, Charles S. Wondji

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Insecticide Resistance Profiling of <i>Anopheles coluzzii</i> and <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> Populations in the Southern Senegal: Role of Target Sites and Metabolic Resistance Mechanisms by Oumou. K. Gueye, Magellan Tchouakui, Abdoulaye K. Dia, Mouhamed B. Faye, Amblat A. Ahmed, Murielle J. Wondji, Daniel N. Nguiffo, Leon. M. J. Mugenzi, Frederic Tripet, Lassana Konaté, Abdoulaye Diabate, Ibrahima Dia, Oumar Gaye, Ousmane Faye, El Hadji A. Niang, Charles S. Wondji

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Comprehensive analysis of HIV Gag-specific IFN-gamma response in HIV-1- and HIV-2-infected asymptomatic patients from a clinical cohort in The Gambia. by Ondondo, B, Rowland-Jones, S, Dorrell, L, Peterson, K, Cotten, M, Whittle, H, Jaye, A