Contribution of mosquito vectors in malaria transmission in an urban district of Southern Cameroon
Anopheles gambiae
DOI:
10.5897/jen.9000011
Publication Date:
2010-09-30
AUTHORS (4)
ABSTRACT
In order to observe the role of vectors in malaria transmission an urban area, a 12-month longitudinal entomological survey was conducted from January December 2007 at Ekombitie, central district Ebolowa, south Cameroon. Mosquitoes captured indoors by human volunteers were identified morphologically. Among the 14.468 mosquitoes captured, three identified: Anophelesgambiae s.l., Anopheles moucheti and Anopheles funestus. A. gambiae was most aggressive species with 38.72 bites per night. A. gambiae s.l.was main vector Ekombitie 86.72% total transmission, followed by A. moucheti (12.38%) A. funestus (0.9%). Malaria occurred throughout year and due each month least two species, A. s.l. (98 infective bites/human/year) and A. moucheti (14 bite/human/year) being always involved.
Key words: Malaria, transmission, Anopheles gambiae,
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