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Anopheles sundaicus Mosquitoes as Vector for Plasmodium knowlesi , Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
4 Mar 2019
Abstract excerpt
Using PCR and sequencing, we found Plasmodium knowlesi in the malaria vector Anopheles sundaicus mosquito collected from Katchal Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. We cannot rule out natural transmission of this parasite to humans through this mosquito species. An in-depth investigation is needed to prevent disease outbreaks.
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