Objective:To depict mitochondrial genetic variation for the first time among Anopheles minimus(An.minimus)(Diptera:Culicidae) species from two malaria endemic states of NE India.Methods:Phylogeographic analysis was ca...Objective:To depict mitochondrial genetic variation for the first time among Anopheles minimus(An.minimus)(Diptera:Culicidae) species from two malaria endemic states of NE India.Methods:Phylogeographic analysis was carried at 9 out of 12 sites oi An.minimus confirmed malaria endemic places.Results:All sequences were Adenine-Thymine rich regions.Transitions were observed in 6 sequences where 5 mutations were synonymous substitutions and in 1 ease non synonymous mutation was observed.Three distinct clusters of haplolypes were generated.Haplotvpe diversity and low nucleotide diversity were studied.Overall negative values obtained from Tajima's D test and Fu'sF_S test indicate a recent genetic population expansion.Network analysis has explained sequence diversity that was also shown by mutations in 6 sequences.Conclusions:High genetic diversity observed within the populations of An.minimus species has several possible implications for vector control in the region.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the larvicidal and pupicidal potential of the methanolic extracts from Moringa oleifera(M.oleifera) plant seeds against malarial vector Anopheles stephensi(A.stephensi) mosquitoes at different co...Objective:To evaluate the larvicidal and pupicidal potential of the methanolic extracts from Moringa oleifera(M.oleifera) plant seeds against malarial vector Anopheles stephensi(A.stephensi) mosquitoes at different concentrations(20,40,60,80 and 100 ppm).Methods:M.oleifera was collected from the area of around Bharathiar University,Coimbatore.The dried plant materials were powdered by an electrical blender.From each sample,100 g of the plant material were extracted with 300 mL of methanol for 8 h in a Soxhlet apparatus.The extracts were evaporated to dryness in rotary vacuum evaporator to yield 122 mg and 110 mg of dark greenish material(residue) from Arcang amara and Ocimum basilicum,respectively.One gram of the each plant residue was dissolved separately in 100 mL of acetone(stock solution) from which different concentrations, i.e.,20,40,60,80 and 100 ppm were prepared.Results:Larvicidal activity of M.oleifera exhibited in the first to fourth instar larvae of the A.stephensi,and the LC_(50) and LC_(90) values were 57.79 ppm and 125.93 ppm for the first instar,63.90 ppm and 133.07 ppm for the second inslar,72.45 ppm and 139.82 ppm for the third instar,78.93 ppm and 143.20 ppm for the fourth instar,respectively. During the pupal stage the methanolic extract of M.oleifera showed that the LC_(50),and LC_(90) values were 67.77 ppm and 141.00 ppm,respectively.Conclusions:The present study indicates that the phytochemicals derived from M.oleifera seeds extracts are effective mosquito vector control agents and the plant extracts may be used for further integrated pest management programs.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the efficacies of 12 essential oil(EO) formulations from three Zingiberaceae plants(Alpinia galanga, Curcuma zedoaria, and Zingiber cassumunar) individually and in combination with an augment...Objective: To investigate the efficacies of 12 essential oil(EO) formulations from three Zingiberaceae plants(Alpinia galanga, Curcuma zedoaria, and Zingiber cassumunar) individually and in combination with an augmenting Eucalyptus globulus(E. globulus) EO against females of Aedes albopictus(Ae. albopictus) and Anopheles minimus(An. minimus). Methods: These formulations were evaluated for their ovicidal, oviposition deterrent and adulticidal activities against Ae. albopictus and An. minimus by a topical method, a double-choice method and a WHO susceptibility test, respectively. Results: It was found that all formulations of Zingiberaceae plants EOs augmented with E. globulus EO were more effective in oviposition deterrent, ovicidal, and adulticidal activities against the two mosquito species than all of the formulations used without E. globulus EO. Their oviposition deterrent, ovicidal and adulticidal activities were equivalent to those of 10% w/v cypermethrin. In contrast, 70% v/v ethyl alcohol as a control alone was not effective at all. The highest synergistic effect in effective repellency against Ae. albopictus was achieved by 5% Alpinia galanga EO + 5% E. globulus EO and against An. minimus was 5% Zingiber cassumunar EO + 5% E. globulus EO. Moreover, the highest synergistic effects in ovicidal activities against Ae. albopictus and An. minimus were achieved by 10% Zingiber cassumunar EO + 10% E. globulus EO and 5% Curcuma zedoaria EO + 5% E. globulus EO, respectively. For the adulticidal activities, the highest synergistic effect against two mosquitoes was achieved by 5% Curcuma zedoaria EO + 5% E. globulus EO. Conclusions: These results suggest that Zingiberaceae plant EOs augmented with E. globulus EO have a high potential to be developed into oviposition deterrent, ovicidal, and adulticidal agents for controlling populations of Ae. albopictus and An. minimus.展开更多
Objective:To determine the bionomics and susceptibility status of the malarial vector Anopheles superpictus(An.superpictus)to different insecticides in the Sistan-Baluchestan province which has the highest malarial pr...Objective:To determine the bionomics and susceptibility status of the malarial vector Anopheles superpictus(An.superpictus)to different insecticides in the Sistan-Baluchestan province which has the highest malarial prevalence in Iran.Methods:Different sampling methods,in addition to scoring abdominal conditions,were used to define the seasonal activity and endo/exophilic behavior of this species.In addition,the standard WHO susceptibility tests were applied on adult field strains.Results:Most adult mosquitoes were collected from outdoor shelters.The peak of seasonal activity of An.superpictus occurred at the end of autumn.Most larvae were collected from natural and permanent breeding places with full sunlight and no vegetation.Blood feeding activities occurred around midnight.Compared with the abdominal conditions of adult mosquitoes collected indoors,the abdominal conditions of adult mosquitoes collected outdoors were gravid and seniigravid.This species was suspected to be resistant to DDT,but was susceptible to other insecticides.Conclusions:An.superpictus was present in almost all outdoor shelters,and the ratios of gravid,semigravid/unfed,and freshly fed confirmed that this species had a higher tendency to rest outdoors than indoors.This behavior can protect An.superpictus from indoor residual spraying in this malarious area.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first report on the susceptibility status of An.superpictus in Southeastern Iran.We do not suggest the use of DDT for indoor residual spraying in southeast Iran.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the larvicidal efficacy of crude and fractionated extracts of Dracaena loureiri endocarp against Aedes aegypti,Aedes albopictus,Culex quinquefasciatus,and Anopheles minimus mosquitos.Methods:Larv...Objective:To evaluate the larvicidal efficacy of crude and fractionated extracts of Dracaena loureiri endocarp against Aedes aegypti,Aedes albopictus,Culex quinquefasciatus,and Anopheles minimus mosquitos.Methods:Larvicidal activity was tested according to World Health Organization standard protocol.The third-stage larvae of each mosquito species were exposed to various concentrations of Dracaena loureiri crude extract and six groups of Dracaena loureiri fractionated extracts(RC-DT 009-014).Larval mortality rates were observed after 24 h and48 h of exposure.Then,a computerized probit analysis of the mortality data was performed to determine lethal concentration 50(LC_(50))and lethal concentration 90 values.Results:Anopheles minimus larvae(24-h LC_(50)77.88 mg/L)had the highest susceptibility to crude extract,whereas others(Aedes aegypti,24-h LC_(50)224.73 mg/L;Aedes albopictus,24-h LC_(50)261.75 mg/L;and Culex quinquefasciatus,24-h LC_(50)282.86 mg/L)were significantly less susceptible.The most effective groups of fractionated extracts were RC-DT 012 and RC-DT 013.The mosquito species most susceptible to fractionated extracts was Culex quinquefasciatus,with 24-h LC_(50)values of 0.66 and 0.94 mg/L for RC-DT 012 and RC-DT 013,respectively.Conclusions:The larvicidal activity of fractionated extracts is more effective than that of crude extract against all tested mosquito species.For the most effective alternative larvicide,purification and a phytochemical constituent analysis must be performed.展开更多
ObjectiveTo investiagte insecticide resistance in target species for better insecticide resistance managemnet in malaria control programs.MethodsThe status of insecticide resistance to different imagicides in Anophele...ObjectiveTo investiagte insecticide resistance in target species for better insecticide resistance managemnet in malaria control programs.MethodsThe status of insecticide resistance to different imagicides in Anopheles stephensi (An. stephensi) including DDT 4%, lambdacyhalothrin 0.50%, deltamethrin 0.05%, permethrin 0.75%, cyfluthrin 0.15% and etofenprox 0.50% was performed according to WHO standard method.ResultsThe mortality rate to lambdacyhalothrin, permethrin, cyfluthrin, deltamethrin, etofenprox and DDT was (88.0±3.2), (92.0±2.7), (52.0±5.0), (96.0±2.2), (90.0±3.0) and (41.0±5.7) percent, respectively at diagnostic dose for one hour exposure time followed by 24 h recovery period.ConclusionsThese results showed first indication of pyrethroid resistance in An. stephensi in a malarious area, from southern Iran. There is widespread, multiple resistances in the country in An. stephensi to organochlorine and some report of tolerance to organophosphate insecticides and recently to pyrethroids. However, results of this paper will provide a clue for monitoring and mapping of insecticide resistance in the main malaria vector for implementation of any vector control.展开更多
Objective:To determine the susceptibility and irritability level of malaria vector Anopheles sacharovi(An.sachrovi) to different insecticides in a malaria-prone area.Methods:Susceptibility and irritability levels of f...Objective:To determine the susceptibility and irritability level of malaria vector Anopheles sacharovi(An.sachrovi) to different insecticides in a malaria-prone area.Methods:Susceptibility and irritability levels of field collected strain of An.sacharovi to WHO standard papers of DDT 4%,dieldrin 0.4%,malathion 5%,fenitrothion 1%,permethrin 0.75%,and deltamethrin 0.05% were determined in East Azerbaijan of Iran during reemerging of malaria as described by WHO.Results:Results showed that at the diagnostic dose of insecticides this species exhibited resistance to DDT,tolerant to dieldrin and but somehow susceptible to fenitrothion,malathion, permethrin and deltamethrin.The results of irritability of this species to DDT,lambdacyhalothrin. permethrin cyfluthrin and deltamethrin revealed that DDT had had the most and deltamethrin the least irritancy effect.The average number of take offs/fly/minules for DDT was 0.8±0.2.The order of irritability for permethrin,lambdacyhalothrin,cyfluthrin and deltamethrin were 0.7±0.2,0.5±0.2, 0.5±0.3,and 0.2±0.1,respectively.Conclusions:Results of this study reveals the responsiveness of the main malaria vector to different insecticides.This phenomenon is depending on several factors such as type and background of insecticide used previously,insecticide properties,and physiology of the species.Careful monitoring of insecticide resistance and irritability level of species could provide a clue for appropriate selection of insecticide for malaria control.展开更多
Investigations on malaria outbreaks and role of sibling species complex of principal rural malaria vector Anopheles culicifacies were carried out in villages in north Karnataka, India from 1997 through 2014. Informati...Investigations on malaria outbreaks and role of sibling species complex of principal rural malaria vector Anopheles culicifacies were carried out in villages in north Karnataka, India from 1997 through 2014. Information regarding densities, resting and breeding habitats of malaria vectors prevalent in the area was also generated so as to formulate an appropriate vector control strategy. The Slide Positivity Rate (SPR), Slide Falciparum Rate (SFR) and Pf proportion was 43.1%, 35.9% and 83.3%, respectively. Three sibling species A, B, and C of An. culicifacies were found sympatric with cumulative percent composition of 63.7, 28.2 and 8.1, respectively. Per man hour and per structure densities of An. culicifacies, An. culicifacies and An. culicifacies varied from 0 to 27.5 and 0 to 56.0, 0 to 0.5 and 0 to 7.0 and, 0 to 2.5 and 0 to 7.5, respectively. The proportion of semi-gravid and gravid females was more as compared to fully fed and unfed females which indicated that most of the females rested indoor. Streams/river, wells, seepages and irrigation tanks are the major habitats supporting breeding of An. culicifacies. Integrated vector managements by indoor residual spraying of effective insecticide as per national guidelines along with biological control methods especially use of larvivorous fish Gambusia affinis and Poecilia reticulate are suggested to control malaria in the area.展开更多
Objective: To determine the larvicidal activities of petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol fractions of roots and fruits extracts of Astrodaucus persicus from Apiaceae family against malaria vector, ...Objective: To determine the larvicidal activities of petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol fractions of roots and fruits extracts of Astrodaucus persicus from Apiaceae family against malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi(An. stephensi).Methods: Twenty five third instar larvae of An. stephensi were exposed to various concentrations(10–160 g/L) of fractions and were assayed according to World Health Organization protocol. The larval mortality was calculated after 24 h treatment.Results: Among tested fractions, the highest larvicidal efficacy was observed from ethyl acetate fraction of fruits extract with 50% and 90% mortality values(LC_(50) and LC_(90)) of34.49 g/L and 108.61 g/L, respectively. Chloroform fraction of fruits extract was the second larvicidal sample with LC_(50) of 45.11 g/L and LC_(90) of 139.36 g/L. Petroleum ether fractions of fruits and roots and methanol fraction of fruits showed moderate toxicity against An. stephensi.Conclusions: Astrodaucus persicus is a potential source of valuable and natural larvicidal compounds against malaria vector, An. stephensi and can be used in mosquitoes control programs as an alternative to synthetic insecticides.展开更多
Resistance to currently available insecticides in the major malaria vectors like Anopheles coluzzii is seriously reducing the effectiveness of core vector control tools. Overexpression of ATP binding cassette transpor...Resistance to currently available insecticides in the major malaria vectors like Anopheles coluzzii is seriously reducing the effectiveness of core vector control tools. Overexpression of ATP binding cassette transporters (ABC transporters) has been implicated in insecticides resistance in the major malaria vector Anopheles funestus and An. gambiae. To identify the potential role of ABC transporters in pyrethroids resistance in this work, we use verapamil-a p-glycoprotein inhibitor in a synergist bioassay with pyrethroids on one An. coluzzii populations from northern Nigeria. Genomic DNA extraction and SINE 200 PCR established that the Anopheles s. l. from Auyo, Jigawa State was An. coluzzii. Pre-exposure to verapamil followed by Permethrin results in 0.12% knockdown after 1 hour exposure and 10.7% mortality after 24 hours, which was higher than that for permethrin alone, but not statistically significant. This bioassay result reveals that ABC transporters possibly do not contribute to the resistance.展开更多
Background: Mosquitoes are responsible of numerous vector-borne diseases and among these diseases is malaria which takes away lives of thousands of people, especially children of under five, particularly in Africa. To...Background: Mosquitoes are responsible of numerous vector-borne diseases and among these diseases is malaria which takes away lives of thousands of people, especially children of under five, particularly in Africa. To reduce the mortality and economic burdens of this deadly disease, synthetic insecticide has been of use to control its main vector, Anopheles gambiae. Due to adverse effects caused by these conventional products on non-target organisms and the environment, plants have been of first choice as they proved their effectiveness against mosquitoes and are said to be eco-friendly and relatively safer. Therefore, the aim of this study was to screen the phytochemicals and determine the larvicidal and adult emergence exhibitory activities of Momordica charantia and Hyptis spicigera leaves extracts against Anopheles gambiae larvae. Methods: The WHO standard protocol for larvicidal activity and IGRs was followed up and concentrations from 500 - 2000 ppm for larvicidal and 500 - 1500 ppm for IGRs were set up. Results: There was the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, steroids, terpenoids and oils in Momordica charantia against alkaloids, taponins, tannins, phenols, steroids, terpenoids and oils in Hyptis spicigera. Methanol crude extract registered the lowest LC<sub>50</sub> value of 270.6 ppm followed by ethyl acetate and hexane fractions recorded the LC<sub>50</sub> of 742.1 and 756 ppm, respectively for larvicidal activity of Momordica charantia against LC<sub>50</sub> of 760 and 867.5 ppm for hexane fraction and methanol crude extract, respectively for Hyptis spicigera. Methanol crude extract and hexane fraction of both plants as well as the ethyl acetate fraction of M. charantia registered greater emergence inhibition with IE<sub>50</sub> values of 590.2, 842.3 and 982 ppm for methanol crude extract, hexane and ethyl acetate fractions of M. charantia, respectively against 901.7 and 873.2 for methanol crude extract and hexane fraction of H. spicigera, respectively. Conclusion: The toxicity and adult emergence inhibition may be associated with constituents in both plants that interfere with the normal neuronal, respiratory and endocrine systems functions.展开更多
<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Background:</span></b></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verd...<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Background:</span></b></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Understanding the biology of </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> malaria vector species is essential to planning effective and sustainable malaria control strategies in endemic countries. This study reported the implication of </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles leesoni </span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">in malaria transmission in Cameroon, Central Africa. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods:</span></b><i> </i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Mosquitoes were collected in three localities from May 2015 to March 2018 using electric aspirators and Centers for Disease Control light traps (CDC-LT). </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles funestus</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">sensu lato</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">l</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.) mosquitoes were identified as species using polymerase chain reaction assay (PCR). Furthermore, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Plasmodium falciparum</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> infection status was determined using the enzyme-linked</span></span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""> </span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A total of 12,744 </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> mosquitoes were collected by electric aspirator (N = 4844) and CDC-LT (N = 7900). </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles funestus</span></i><span> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">l</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. (86.95%)</span><i> </i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">was the major species and the main malaria vector in rural savannah and rural forest sites followed by </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">gambiae</span></i><span> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">l</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. (13.05%)</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> whereas</span><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> in urban areas, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> gambiae</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">l</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. was</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> by far the most abundant representing 91.45% of </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> mosquitoes collected. Two members of the </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> funestus</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> group were identified among 1389 analysed by PCR: 1307 </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> funestus sensu stricto</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.)</span><i> </i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">(94.10%) and 82 </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> leesoni</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (5.9%). </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Plasmodium falciparum </span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">infection rate was 21.04% in </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> funestus </span></i></span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. For the first time, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> leesoni</span></i> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">was found positive for </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">P</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> falciparum</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (infection rate: 10.98%)</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> in Cameroon. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A very high </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">P</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> falciparum</span></i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> infection rate was observed in this study in </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> funestus s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">., highlighting its high implication in malaria transmission in Cameroon. Furthermore, the detection of </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">P</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> falciparum</span></i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> infection in </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> leesoni</span></i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> calls for more attention towards this neglected vector species.展开更多
1986年—1988年对昆明按蚊(Anopheles kunmingensis Dong et Wang.)在云南的地理分布、生态习性、传疟作用等进行了研究。从地理分布、种群数量、嗜血习性、栖息习性、季节消长、自然感染率以及防治试验证实,昆明按蚊是云南省北纬24...1986年—1988年对昆明按蚊(Anopheles kunmingensis Dong et Wang.)在云南的地理分布、生态习性、传疟作用等进行了研究。从地理分布、种群数量、嗜血习性、栖息习性、季节消长、自然感染率以及防治试验证实,昆明按蚊是云南省北纬24°以北,海拔1600米以上地区的重要传疟媒介。用常规的化学杀虫剂滞留喷洒,可有效地控制该蚊的密度及有关疟疾流行病学指数。展开更多
Malaria is a main vector-borne public health problem in Iran.The last studies on Iranian mosquitoes show 31 Anopheles species including different sibling species and genotypes,eight of them are reported to play role i...Malaria is a main vector-borne public health problem in Iran.The last studies on Iranian mosquitoes show 31 Anopheles species including different sibling species and genotypes,eight of them are reported to play role in malaria transmission.The objective of this study is to provide a reference for malaria vectors of Iran and to map their spatial and temporal distribution in different climatic zones.Shape files of administrative boundaries and climates of Iran were provided by National Cartographic Center.Data on distribution and seasonal activity of malaria vectors were obtained from different sources and a databank in district level was created in Excel 2003, inserted to the shape files and analyzed by ArcGIS 9.2 to provide the maps.Anopheles culicifacies Giles s.l.,Anopheles dthali Patton,Anopheles fluviatilis James s.L,Anopheles maculipennis Meigen s.L,Anopheles sacharovi Favre,Anopheles stephensi IJston,and Anopheles superpictus Grassi have been introduced as primary and secondary malaria vectors and Anopheles puicherrimus Theobald as a suspected vector in Iran.Temporal distribution of anopheline mosquitoes is restricted to April_December in northern Iran,however mosquitoes can be found during the year in southern region.Spatial distribution of malaria vectors is different based on species,thus six of them(except for Anopheles maculipennis s.l.and Anopheles sacharovi) are reported from endemic malarious area in southern and southeastern areas of Iran.The climate of this part is usually warm and humid,which makes it favorable for mosquito rearing and malaria transmission.Correlation between climate conditions and vector distribution can help to predict the potential range of activity for each species and preparedness for malaria epidemics.展开更多
Objective:To determine the effects of environmental parameters of lanal habitats on distribution and abundance of anopheline mosquitoes in Rudan county of Iran.Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted during t...Objective:To determine the effects of environmental parameters of lanal habitats on distribution and abundance of anopheline mosquitoes in Rudan county of Iran.Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted during the mosquito breeding season from February 2010 to October 2011. The anopheline larvae were collected using the standard dipping method,the specimens were identified using a morphological-based key.Simultaneously with larvay collection,environmental parameters of the larval habitats including water current and turbidity,sunlight situation,and substrate type of habitats were recorded.Water samples were taken from breeding sites during lanal collection.Before collection of samples,the water temperature was measured.The water samples were analysed for turbidity,conductivity,total alkalinity,total dissolved solid.pH and ions including chloride,sulphate,calcium,and magnesium.Statistical correlation analysis and ANOVA test were used to analyze the association between environmental parameters and larval mosquito abundance.Results:In total 2 973 lanae of the genus Anopheles were collected from 25 larval habitats and identified using morphological characters.They comprised of six species: An.dthali(53.21%),An.stephensi(24.22%),An.culicifacies(14.06%),An.superpictus(4.07%),An. turkhudi(3.30%),and An.apoci(1.14%).The most abundant species was An.dthali which were collected from all of the study areas.Larvae of two malaria vectors.An.dthali and An.stephensi, co-existed and collected in a wide range of habitats with different physico-chemical parameters. The most common larval habitats were man-made sites such as sand mining pools with clean and still water.The anopheline mosquitoes also preferred permanent habitats in sunlight with sandy substrates.The results indicated that there was a significant relationship between mean physicochemical parameters such as water temperature,conductivity,total alkalinity,sulphate,chloride, and mosquito distribution and abundance.Conclusions:The results of this study showed a correlation between certain environmental parameters and mosquito lanae abundance,and these parameters should be considered in planning and implementing larval control programs.展开更多
Objective:To determine some bio-ecological aspects of malaria vectors in Jask County,where is targeted for malaria elimination in the national program.Methods:Mosquitoes were collected monthly during 2013-2014 using d...Objective:To determine some bio-ecological aspects of malaria vectors in Jask County,where is targeted for malaria elimination in the national program.Methods:Mosquitoes were collected monthly during 2013-2014 using different collection methods.Subsequently,ELISA test was used to detect the human blood index of mosquitoes.The susceptibility status of Anopheles stephensi was evaluated against the diagnostic dosages of seven WHO recommended insecticides.Results:A total of 3 650 female and 4 736 Anopheles larvae were collected including Anopheles stephensi,Anopheles culicifacies s.l.,Anopheles dthali.Anopheles fluviatilis s.l.,Anopheles moghulensis and Anopheles turkhodi species.Anopheles stephensi was the dominant collected species on human baits and indoors with high rate of unfed and gravid specimens in internal and external window traps.Human blood index was calculated as 14.3%for this species.It was also found to be resistant to DDT and Dieldrin.Conclusions:The collected species had a wide range of habitats,and resting behaviors.With regarding to the presence of most important malaria vectors in Jask.control of the disease may be so complicated;as based on the weather condition it can be transmitted during the whole year,except for cold months.With this strong potential of transmission,existing population movements in the area may lead to imported cases of malaria and local outbreak(s).So,more specific studies on malaria vectors in high risk areas of Jask County are recommended.展开更多
基金provided by the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR),Delhi,Indiasupported by ICMR,Senior Research Fellowship
文摘Objective:To depict mitochondrial genetic variation for the first time among Anopheles minimus(An.minimus)(Diptera:Culicidae) species from two malaria endemic states of NE India.Methods:Phylogeographic analysis was carried at 9 out of 12 sites oi An.minimus confirmed malaria endemic places.Results:All sequences were Adenine-Thymine rich regions.Transitions were observed in 6 sequences where 5 mutations were synonymous substitutions and in 1 ease non synonymous mutation was observed.Three distinct clusters of haplolypes were generated.Haplotvpe diversity and low nucleotide diversity were studied.Overall negative values obtained from Tajima's D test and Fu'sF_S test indicate a recent genetic population expansion.Network analysis has explained sequence diversity that was also shown by mutations in 6 sequences.Conclusions:High genetic diversity observed within the populations of An.minimus species has several possible implications for vector control in the region.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the larvicidal and pupicidal potential of the methanolic extracts from Moringa oleifera(M.oleifera) plant seeds against malarial vector Anopheles stephensi(A.stephensi) mosquitoes at different concentrations(20,40,60,80 and 100 ppm).Methods:M.oleifera was collected from the area of around Bharathiar University,Coimbatore.The dried plant materials were powdered by an electrical blender.From each sample,100 g of the plant material were extracted with 300 mL of methanol for 8 h in a Soxhlet apparatus.The extracts were evaporated to dryness in rotary vacuum evaporator to yield 122 mg and 110 mg of dark greenish material(residue) from Arcang amara and Ocimum basilicum,respectively.One gram of the each plant residue was dissolved separately in 100 mL of acetone(stock solution) from which different concentrations, i.e.,20,40,60,80 and 100 ppm were prepared.Results:Larvicidal activity of M.oleifera exhibited in the first to fourth instar larvae of the A.stephensi,and the LC_(50) and LC_(90) values were 57.79 ppm and 125.93 ppm for the first instar,63.90 ppm and 133.07 ppm for the second inslar,72.45 ppm and 139.82 ppm for the third instar,78.93 ppm and 143.20 ppm for the fourth instar,respectively. During the pupal stage the methanolic extract of M.oleifera showed that the LC_(50),and LC_(90) values were 67.77 ppm and 141.00 ppm,respectively.Conclusions:The present study indicates that the phytochemicals derived from M.oleifera seeds extracts are effective mosquito vector control agents and the plant extracts may be used for further integrated pest management programs.
基金supported by Faculty of Agricultural Technology,KMITL,Bangkok,Thailand(Grant no 01-04-002)the National Research Council of Thailand(GRAD 6007KMITL)
文摘Objective: To investigate the efficacies of 12 essential oil(EO) formulations from three Zingiberaceae plants(Alpinia galanga, Curcuma zedoaria, and Zingiber cassumunar) individually and in combination with an augmenting Eucalyptus globulus(E. globulus) EO against females of Aedes albopictus(Ae. albopictus) and Anopheles minimus(An. minimus). Methods: These formulations were evaluated for their ovicidal, oviposition deterrent and adulticidal activities against Ae. albopictus and An. minimus by a topical method, a double-choice method and a WHO susceptibility test, respectively. Results: It was found that all formulations of Zingiberaceae plants EOs augmented with E. globulus EO were more effective in oviposition deterrent, ovicidal, and adulticidal activities against the two mosquito species than all of the formulations used without E. globulus EO. Their oviposition deterrent, ovicidal and adulticidal activities were equivalent to those of 10% w/v cypermethrin. In contrast, 70% v/v ethyl alcohol as a control alone was not effective at all. The highest synergistic effect in effective repellency against Ae. albopictus was achieved by 5% Alpinia galanga EO + 5% E. globulus EO and against An. minimus was 5% Zingiber cassumunar EO + 5% E. globulus EO. Moreover, the highest synergistic effects in ovicidal activities against Ae. albopictus and An. minimus were achieved by 10% Zingiber cassumunar EO + 10% E. globulus EO and 5% Curcuma zedoaria EO + 5% E. globulus EO, respectively. For the adulticidal activities, the highest synergistic effect against two mosquitoes was achieved by 5% Curcuma zedoaria EO + 5% E. globulus EO. Conclusions: These results suggest that Zingiberaceae plant EOs augmented with E. globulus EO have a high potential to be developed into oviposition deterrent, ovicidal, and adulticidal agents for controlling populations of Ae. albopictus and An. minimus.
基金Supported by the Tehran University of Medical Sciences,with the grant number 91-03-27-18800
文摘Objective:To determine the bionomics and susceptibility status of the malarial vector Anopheles superpictus(An.superpictus)to different insecticides in the Sistan-Baluchestan province which has the highest malarial prevalence in Iran.Methods:Different sampling methods,in addition to scoring abdominal conditions,were used to define the seasonal activity and endo/exophilic behavior of this species.In addition,the standard WHO susceptibility tests were applied on adult field strains.Results:Most adult mosquitoes were collected from outdoor shelters.The peak of seasonal activity of An.superpictus occurred at the end of autumn.Most larvae were collected from natural and permanent breeding places with full sunlight and no vegetation.Blood feeding activities occurred around midnight.Compared with the abdominal conditions of adult mosquitoes collected indoors,the abdominal conditions of adult mosquitoes collected outdoors were gravid and seniigravid.This species was suspected to be resistant to DDT,but was susceptible to other insecticides.Conclusions:An.superpictus was present in almost all outdoor shelters,and the ratios of gravid,semigravid/unfed,and freshly fed confirmed that this species had a higher tendency to rest outdoors than indoors.This behavior can protect An.superpictus from indoor residual spraying in this malarious area.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first report on the susceptibility status of An.superpictus in Southeastern Iran.We do not suggest the use of DDT for indoor residual spraying in southeast Iran.
基金supported by the Naresuan University Research Fund(Reference Number:R2560B057)
文摘Objective:To evaluate the larvicidal efficacy of crude and fractionated extracts of Dracaena loureiri endocarp against Aedes aegypti,Aedes albopictus,Culex quinquefasciatus,and Anopheles minimus mosquitos.Methods:Larvicidal activity was tested according to World Health Organization standard protocol.The third-stage larvae of each mosquito species were exposed to various concentrations of Dracaena loureiri crude extract and six groups of Dracaena loureiri fractionated extracts(RC-DT 009-014).Larval mortality rates were observed after 24 h and48 h of exposure.Then,a computerized probit analysis of the mortality data was performed to determine lethal concentration 50(LC_(50))and lethal concentration 90 values.Results:Anopheles minimus larvae(24-h LC_(50)77.88 mg/L)had the highest susceptibility to crude extract,whereas others(Aedes aegypti,24-h LC_(50)224.73 mg/L;Aedes albopictus,24-h LC_(50)261.75 mg/L;and Culex quinquefasciatus,24-h LC_(50)282.86 mg/L)were significantly less susceptible.The most effective groups of fractionated extracts were RC-DT 012 and RC-DT 013.The mosquito species most susceptible to fractionated extracts was Culex quinquefasciatus,with 24-h LC_(50)values of 0.66 and 0.94 mg/L for RC-DT 012 and RC-DT 013,respectively.Conclusions:The larvicidal activity of fractionated extracts is more effective than that of crude extract against all tested mosquito species.For the most effective alternative larvicide,purification and a phytochemical constituent analysis must be performed.
基金supports of School of Public Health & National Institute of Health research,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, World Health Organization and postgraduate students for helping for conduction of study
文摘ObjectiveTo investiagte insecticide resistance in target species for better insecticide resistance managemnet in malaria control programs.MethodsThe status of insecticide resistance to different imagicides in Anopheles stephensi (An. stephensi) including DDT 4%, lambdacyhalothrin 0.50%, deltamethrin 0.05%, permethrin 0.75%, cyfluthrin 0.15% and etofenprox 0.50% was performed according to WHO standard method.ResultsThe mortality rate to lambdacyhalothrin, permethrin, cyfluthrin, deltamethrin, etofenprox and DDT was (88.0±3.2), (92.0±2.7), (52.0±5.0), (96.0±2.2), (90.0±3.0) and (41.0±5.7) percent, respectively at diagnostic dose for one hour exposure time followed by 24 h recovery period.ConclusionsThese results showed first indication of pyrethroid resistance in An. stephensi in a malarious area, from southern Iran. There is widespread, multiple resistances in the country in An. stephensi to organochlorine and some report of tolerance to organophosphate insecticides and recently to pyrethroids. However, results of this paper will provide a clue for monitoring and mapping of insecticide resistance in the main malaria vector for implementation of any vector control.
基金supported by Tehran University of Medical Sciences
文摘Objective:To determine the susceptibility and irritability level of malaria vector Anopheles sacharovi(An.sachrovi) to different insecticides in a malaria-prone area.Methods:Susceptibility and irritability levels of field collected strain of An.sacharovi to WHO standard papers of DDT 4%,dieldrin 0.4%,malathion 5%,fenitrothion 1%,permethrin 0.75%,and deltamethrin 0.05% were determined in East Azerbaijan of Iran during reemerging of malaria as described by WHO.Results:Results showed that at the diagnostic dose of insecticides this species exhibited resistance to DDT,tolerant to dieldrin and but somehow susceptible to fenitrothion,malathion, permethrin and deltamethrin.The results of irritability of this species to DDT,lambdacyhalothrin. permethrin cyfluthrin and deltamethrin revealed that DDT had had the most and deltamethrin the least irritancy effect.The average number of take offs/fly/minules for DDT was 0.8±0.2.The order of irritability for permethrin,lambdacyhalothrin,cyfluthrin and deltamethrin were 0.7±0.2,0.5±0.2, 0.5±0.3,and 0.2±0.1,respectively.Conclusions:Results of this study reveals the responsiveness of the main malaria vector to different insecticides.This phenomenon is depending on several factors such as type and background of insecticide used previously,insecticide properties,and physiology of the species.Careful monitoring of insecticide resistance and irritability level of species could provide a clue for appropriate selection of insecticide for malaria control.
文摘Investigations on malaria outbreaks and role of sibling species complex of principal rural malaria vector Anopheles culicifacies were carried out in villages in north Karnataka, India from 1997 through 2014. Information regarding densities, resting and breeding habitats of malaria vectors prevalent in the area was also generated so as to formulate an appropriate vector control strategy. The Slide Positivity Rate (SPR), Slide Falciparum Rate (SFR) and Pf proportion was 43.1%, 35.9% and 83.3%, respectively. Three sibling species A, B, and C of An. culicifacies were found sympatric with cumulative percent composition of 63.7, 28.2 and 8.1, respectively. Per man hour and per structure densities of An. culicifacies, An. culicifacies and An. culicifacies varied from 0 to 27.5 and 0 to 56.0, 0 to 0.5 and 0 to 7.0 and, 0 to 2.5 and 0 to 7.5, respectively. The proportion of semi-gravid and gravid females was more as compared to fully fed and unfed females which indicated that most of the females rested indoor. Streams/river, wells, seepages and irrigation tanks are the major habitats supporting breeding of An. culicifacies. Integrated vector managements by indoor residual spraying of effective insecticide as per national guidelines along with biological control methods especially use of larvivorous fish Gambusia affinis and Poecilia reticulate are suggested to control malaria in the area.
基金part of pharm D thesissupported by a grant of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
文摘Objective: To determine the larvicidal activities of petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol fractions of roots and fruits extracts of Astrodaucus persicus from Apiaceae family against malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi(An. stephensi).Methods: Twenty five third instar larvae of An. stephensi were exposed to various concentrations(10–160 g/L) of fractions and were assayed according to World Health Organization protocol. The larval mortality was calculated after 24 h treatment.Results: Among tested fractions, the highest larvicidal efficacy was observed from ethyl acetate fraction of fruits extract with 50% and 90% mortality values(LC_(50) and LC_(90)) of34.49 g/L and 108.61 g/L, respectively. Chloroform fraction of fruits extract was the second larvicidal sample with LC_(50) of 45.11 g/L and LC_(90) of 139.36 g/L. Petroleum ether fractions of fruits and roots and methanol fraction of fruits showed moderate toxicity against An. stephensi.Conclusions: Astrodaucus persicus is a potential source of valuable and natural larvicidal compounds against malaria vector, An. stephensi and can be used in mosquitoes control programs as an alternative to synthetic insecticides.
文摘Resistance to currently available insecticides in the major malaria vectors like Anopheles coluzzii is seriously reducing the effectiveness of core vector control tools. Overexpression of ATP binding cassette transporters (ABC transporters) has been implicated in insecticides resistance in the major malaria vector Anopheles funestus and An. gambiae. To identify the potential role of ABC transporters in pyrethroids resistance in this work, we use verapamil-a p-glycoprotein inhibitor in a synergist bioassay with pyrethroids on one An. coluzzii populations from northern Nigeria. Genomic DNA extraction and SINE 200 PCR established that the Anopheles s. l. from Auyo, Jigawa State was An. coluzzii. Pre-exposure to verapamil followed by Permethrin results in 0.12% knockdown after 1 hour exposure and 10.7% mortality after 24 hours, which was higher than that for permethrin alone, but not statistically significant. This bioassay result reveals that ABC transporters possibly do not contribute to the resistance.
文摘Background: Mosquitoes are responsible of numerous vector-borne diseases and among these diseases is malaria which takes away lives of thousands of people, especially children of under five, particularly in Africa. To reduce the mortality and economic burdens of this deadly disease, synthetic insecticide has been of use to control its main vector, Anopheles gambiae. Due to adverse effects caused by these conventional products on non-target organisms and the environment, plants have been of first choice as they proved their effectiveness against mosquitoes and are said to be eco-friendly and relatively safer. Therefore, the aim of this study was to screen the phytochemicals and determine the larvicidal and adult emergence exhibitory activities of Momordica charantia and Hyptis spicigera leaves extracts against Anopheles gambiae larvae. Methods: The WHO standard protocol for larvicidal activity and IGRs was followed up and concentrations from 500 - 2000 ppm for larvicidal and 500 - 1500 ppm for IGRs were set up. Results: There was the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, steroids, terpenoids and oils in Momordica charantia against alkaloids, taponins, tannins, phenols, steroids, terpenoids and oils in Hyptis spicigera. Methanol crude extract registered the lowest LC<sub>50</sub> value of 270.6 ppm followed by ethyl acetate and hexane fractions recorded the LC<sub>50</sub> of 742.1 and 756 ppm, respectively for larvicidal activity of Momordica charantia against LC<sub>50</sub> of 760 and 867.5 ppm for hexane fraction and methanol crude extract, respectively for Hyptis spicigera. Methanol crude extract and hexane fraction of both plants as well as the ethyl acetate fraction of M. charantia registered greater emergence inhibition with IE<sub>50</sub> values of 590.2, 842.3 and 982 ppm for methanol crude extract, hexane and ethyl acetate fractions of M. charantia, respectively against 901.7 and 873.2 for methanol crude extract and hexane fraction of H. spicigera, respectively. Conclusion: The toxicity and adult emergence inhibition may be associated with constituents in both plants that interfere with the normal neuronal, respiratory and endocrine systems functions.
文摘<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Background:</span></b></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Understanding the biology of </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> malaria vector species is essential to planning effective and sustainable malaria control strategies in endemic countries. This study reported the implication of </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles leesoni </span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">in malaria transmission in Cameroon, Central Africa. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods:</span></b><i> </i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Mosquitoes were collected in three localities from May 2015 to March 2018 using electric aspirators and Centers for Disease Control light traps (CDC-LT). </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles funestus</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">sensu lato</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">l</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.) mosquitoes were identified as species using polymerase chain reaction assay (PCR). Furthermore, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Plasmodium falciparum</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> infection status was determined using the enzyme-linked</span></span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""> </span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A total of 12,744 </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> mosquitoes were collected by electric aspirator (N = 4844) and CDC-LT (N = 7900). </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles funestus</span></i><span> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">l</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. (86.95%)</span><i> </i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">was the major species and the main malaria vector in rural savannah and rural forest sites followed by </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">gambiae</span></i><span> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">l</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. (13.05%)</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> whereas</span><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> in urban areas, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> gambiae</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">l</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. was</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> by far the most abundant representing 91.45% of </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anopheles</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> mosquitoes collected. Two members of the </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> funestus</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> group were identified among 1389 analysed by PCR: 1307 </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> funestus sensu stricto</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.)</span><i> </i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">(94.10%) and 82 </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> leesoni</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (5.9%). </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Plasmodium falciparum </span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">infection rate was 21.04% in </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> funestus </span></i></span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. For the first time, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> leesoni</span></i> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">was found positive for </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">P</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> falciparum</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (infection rate: 10.98%)</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> in Cameroon. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A very high </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">P</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> falciparum</span></i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> infection rate was observed in this study in </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> funestus s</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">., highlighting its high implication in malaria transmission in Cameroon. Furthermore, the detection of </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">P</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> falciparum</span></i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> infection in </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A</span></i><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> leesoni</span></i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> calls for more attention towards this neglected vector species.
文摘1986年—1988年对昆明按蚊(Anopheles kunmingensis Dong et Wang.)在云南的地理分布、生态习性、传疟作用等进行了研究。从地理分布、种群数量、嗜血习性、栖息习性、季节消长、自然感染率以及防治试验证实,昆明按蚊是云南省北纬24°以北,海拔1600米以上地区的重要传疟媒介。用常规的化学杀虫剂滞留喷洒,可有效地控制该蚊的密度及有关疟疾流行病学指数。
文摘Malaria is a main vector-borne public health problem in Iran.The last studies on Iranian mosquitoes show 31 Anopheles species including different sibling species and genotypes,eight of them are reported to play role in malaria transmission.The objective of this study is to provide a reference for malaria vectors of Iran and to map their spatial and temporal distribution in different climatic zones.Shape files of administrative boundaries and climates of Iran were provided by National Cartographic Center.Data on distribution and seasonal activity of malaria vectors were obtained from different sources and a databank in district level was created in Excel 2003, inserted to the shape files and analyzed by ArcGIS 9.2 to provide the maps.Anopheles culicifacies Giles s.l.,Anopheles dthali Patton,Anopheles fluviatilis James s.L,Anopheles maculipennis Meigen s.L,Anopheles sacharovi Favre,Anopheles stephensi IJston,and Anopheles superpictus Grassi have been introduced as primary and secondary malaria vectors and Anopheles puicherrimus Theobald as a suspected vector in Iran.Temporal distribution of anopheline mosquitoes is restricted to April_December in northern Iran,however mosquitoes can be found during the year in southern region.Spatial distribution of malaria vectors is different based on species,thus six of them(except for Anopheles maculipennis s.l.and Anopheles sacharovi) are reported from endemic malarious area in southern and southeastern areas of Iran.The climate of this part is usually warm and humid,which makes it favorable for mosquito rearing and malaria transmission.Correlation between climate conditions and vector distribution can help to predict the potential range of activity for each species and preparedness for malaria epidemics.
基金financial support from Research Deputy of Hormzgan University of Medical Sciences(Project No.3232)
文摘Objective:To determine the effects of environmental parameters of lanal habitats on distribution and abundance of anopheline mosquitoes in Rudan county of Iran.Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted during the mosquito breeding season from February 2010 to October 2011. The anopheline larvae were collected using the standard dipping method,the specimens were identified using a morphological-based key.Simultaneously with larvay collection,environmental parameters of the larval habitats including water current and turbidity,sunlight situation,and substrate type of habitats were recorded.Water samples were taken from breeding sites during lanal collection.Before collection of samples,the water temperature was measured.The water samples were analysed for turbidity,conductivity,total alkalinity,total dissolved solid.pH and ions including chloride,sulphate,calcium,and magnesium.Statistical correlation analysis and ANOVA test were used to analyze the association between environmental parameters and larval mosquito abundance.Results:In total 2 973 lanae of the genus Anopheles were collected from 25 larval habitats and identified using morphological characters.They comprised of six species: An.dthali(53.21%),An.stephensi(24.22%),An.culicifacies(14.06%),An.superpictus(4.07%),An. turkhudi(3.30%),and An.apoci(1.14%).The most abundant species was An.dthali which were collected from all of the study areas.Larvae of two malaria vectors.An.dthali and An.stephensi, co-existed and collected in a wide range of habitats with different physico-chemical parameters. The most common larval habitats were man-made sites such as sand mining pools with clean and still water.The anopheline mosquitoes also preferred permanent habitats in sunlight with sandy substrates.The results indicated that there was a significant relationship between mean physicochemical parameters such as water temperature,conductivity,total alkalinity,sulphate,chloride, and mosquito distribution and abundance.Conclusions:The results of this study showed a correlation between certain environmental parameters and mosquito lanae abundance,and these parameters should be considered in planning and implementing larval control programs.
基金supported by Deputy of Research.Tehran University of Medical Sciences(Grant No.23581)
文摘Objective:To determine some bio-ecological aspects of malaria vectors in Jask County,where is targeted for malaria elimination in the national program.Methods:Mosquitoes were collected monthly during 2013-2014 using different collection methods.Subsequently,ELISA test was used to detect the human blood index of mosquitoes.The susceptibility status of Anopheles stephensi was evaluated against the diagnostic dosages of seven WHO recommended insecticides.Results:A total of 3 650 female and 4 736 Anopheles larvae were collected including Anopheles stephensi,Anopheles culicifacies s.l.,Anopheles dthali.Anopheles fluviatilis s.l.,Anopheles moghulensis and Anopheles turkhodi species.Anopheles stephensi was the dominant collected species on human baits and indoors with high rate of unfed and gravid specimens in internal and external window traps.Human blood index was calculated as 14.3%for this species.It was also found to be resistant to DDT and Dieldrin.Conclusions:The collected species had a wide range of habitats,and resting behaviors.With regarding to the presence of most important malaria vectors in Jask.control of the disease may be so complicated;as based on the weather condition it can be transmitted during the whole year,except for cold months.With this strong potential of transmission,existing population movements in the area may lead to imported cases of malaria and local outbreak(s).So,more specific studies on malaria vectors in high risk areas of Jask County are recommended.