Anopheles parensis: the main member of the Anopheles funestus species group found resting inside human dwellings in Mwea area of central Kenya toward the end of the rainy season

J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 2003 Jun;19(2):130-3.

Abstract

A total of 460 Anopheles funestus s.l. was collected inside human dwellings in Mwea, central Kenya. Of the 414 specimens that were positively identified, 1 was Anopheles leesoni and the others were Anopheles parensis. None of the 373 specimens tested were positive for Plasmodium falciparum or Plasmodium malariae sporozoites by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Of the 139 ELISA blood-meal-positive specimens, 82.01% and 1.44% had fed on cattle and humans, respectively. These results are discussed in the context of implications for malaria control through vector-control strategies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anopheles* / parasitology
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Housing
  • Insect Vectors / parasitology
  • Kenya
  • Malaria, Falciparum / prevention & control
  • Male
  • Plasmodium falciparum
  • Plasmodium malariae
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Sporozoites