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Equivalent susceptibility of Anopheles gambiae M and S molecular forms and Anopheles arabiensis to Plasmodium falciparum infection in Burkina Faso.
Malaria journal - 14 Jun 2013
Gnémé Awa, Guelbéogo Wamdaogo M, Riehle Michelle M, Sanou Antoine, Traoré Alphonse, Zongo Soumanaba, Eiglmeier Karin, Kabré Gustave B, Sagnon N'Falé, Vernick Kenneth D
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BACKGROUND: The Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (s.l.) species complex in Burkina Faso consists of Anopheles arabiensis, and molecular forms M and S of Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto (s.s.). Previous studies comparing the M and S forms for level of infection with Plasmodium falciparum have yielded conflicting results. METHODS: Mosquito larvae were sampled from natural pools, reared to adulthood under controlled...
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