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Genetic diversity of Anopheles stephensi in Ethiopia provides insight into patterns of spread.
Parasites & vectors - 11 Dec 2021
Carter Tamar E, Yared Solomon, Getachew Dejene, Spear Joseph, Choi Sae Hee, Samake Jeanne N, Mumba Peter, Dengela Dereje, Yohannes Gedeon, Chibsa Sheleme, Murphy Matthew, Dissanayake Gunawardena, Flately Cecilia, Lopez Karen, Janies Daniel, Zohdy Sarah, Irish Seth R, Balkew Meshesha
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BACKGROUND: The recent detection of the South Asian malaria vector Anopheles stephensi in the Horn of Africa (HOA) raises concerns about the impact of this mosquito on malaria transmission in the region. Analysis of An. stephensi genetic diversity and population structure can provide insight into the history of the mosquito in the HOA to improve predictions of future spread. We investigated the genetic diversity...
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