Plasmodium falciparum transmission and aridity: a Kenyan experience from the dry lands of Baringo and its implications for Anopheles arabiensis control

• Published in: Malaria Journal
• Main Authors: Mbogo Charles M, Muturi Ephantus J, Shililu Josephat I, Irungu Lucy W, Mala Albert O, Njagi Joseph K, Mukabana Wolfgang R, Githure John I
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2011
• Subjects: Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Infectious and parasitic diseases; RC109-216; Arctic; Homestead
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-10-121; https://doaj.org/article/b73188e063974fc5a0b41e62339729e6

Abstract Background The ecology of malaria vectors particularly in semi-arid areas of Africa is poorly understood. Accurate knowledge on this subject will boost current efforts to reduce the burden of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to describe the dynamics of malaria...