Characterization of malaria transmission by vector populations for improved interventions during the dry season in the Kpone-on-Sea area of coastal Ghana

Characterization of malaria transmission by vector populations for improved interventions during the dry season in the Kpone-on-Sea area of coastal Ghana

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malaria is a major public health problem in Ghana. We present a site-specific entomological study of malaria vectors and transmission indices as part of an effort to develop a site for the testing of improved control strategies inclu...

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Main Authors: Tchouassi David P, Quakyi Isabella A, Addison Ebenezer A, Bosompem Kwabena M, Wilson Michael D, Appawu Maxwell A, Brown Charles A, Boakye Daniel A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
<it>Anopheles gambiae</it> M molecular form
<it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>
Malaria transmission
Biting pattern
Parity rate
EIR
Ghana
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/212

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