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Sequencing confirms Anopheles stephensi distribution across southern Yemen.
Parasites & vectors - 18 Dec 2024
Baheshm Yasser A, Zayed Alia, Awash Abdullah A, Follis Madison, Terreri Payton, Samake Jeanne N, Aljasari Adel, Harwood James F, Lenhart Audrey, Zohdy Sarah, Al-Eryani Samira M, Carter Tamar E
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The invasion of Anopheles stephensi in Africa warrants investigation of neighboring countries. In this study, genetic analysis was applied to determine the status of An. stephensi in southern Yemen. Cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) and internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) were sequenced in An. stephensi collected in Dar Sa'ad (Aden City), Tuban, Rodoom, Al Mukalla, and Sayhut, and phylogenetic analysis...
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