| Responses of Anopheles gambiae complex mosquitoes to the use of untreated bednets in The Gambia. | |
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PMID: 2519670 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Population dynamics of the Anopheles gambiae complex of malaria vector mosquitoes were studied in four small hamlets in The Gambia. Bednets were used to reduce man/vector contact in two of the hamlets. High densities of An. gambiae, sensu lato, were present for only 3-8 weeks during the rainy season, depending on the position of the hamlet within the study area. The proportions of blood-fed mosquitoes caught indoors (83.0%) and existing from houses (11.6%) were lower in hamlets where bednets were used than in hamlets without (96.5% and 33.1% respectively). Fewer of the blood-fed mosquitoes had fed on man in houses where people slept under bednets (68.2%) than in those without (81.5%). However, the average number of infective bites received by children was still greater than one a year in hamlets where bednets were used. Consequently bednets are considered unlikely to be an effective malaria control measure so long as they are untreated with insecticide. |
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Authors:
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S W Lindsay; F C Shenton; R W Snow; B M Greenwood |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Medical and veterinary entomology Volume: 3 ISSN: 0269-283X ISO Abbreviation: Med. Vet. Entomol. Publication Date: 1989 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-02-12 Completed Date: 1992-02-12 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8708682 Medline TA: Med Vet Entomol Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 253-62 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Medical Research Council Laboratories, Fajara, The Gambia. |
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Animals Anopheles / physiology* Bedding and Linens* Gambia Humans Insect Bites and Stings / prevention & control* Insect Vectors / physiology* Malaria / prevention & control* Mosquito Control / methods |
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