Molecular xenomonitoring reveals Anopheles funestus and An. rivulorum as the primary vectors of lymphatic filariasis in coastal Kenya

Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is an infectious neglected tropical disease caused by mosquito-borne nematodes such as Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. Globally, LF affects 51 million people, with approximately 863 million at risk in 47 countries. In Kenya, filar...

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Autors principals:	Brian Bartilol, Lawrence Babu, Karisa Garama, Jonathan Karisa, Alice Kamau, Charles Mwandawiro, Caroline Wanjiku, Charles Mbogo, Marta Maia, Joseph Mwangangi, Martin Kibet Rono
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	BMC 2024-10-01
Col·lecció:	Parasites & Vectors
Matèries:	Lymphatic filariasis Anopheles funestus Kenya Xenomonitoring
Accés en línia:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06513-0
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