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The L1014F Kdr mutation is associated with a higher prevalence and load of the Plasmodium-blocking symbiont Microsporidia MB In Anopheles Gambiae s.l. In Benin.
BMC microbiology - 4 Feb 2026
Sovi Arthur, Ahouandjinou Minassou Juvenal, Aïkpon Rock, Totongnon Gérard S, Yovogan Boulais, Syme Thomas, Dembélé Abdramane, Koukpo Come Zinsou, Sagbohan Hermann, Ossè Razaki, Agbo-Ola Andil, Gnanguenon Virgile, Toffodji Ulrick, Megido Rudy Caparros, Hougbe Steve Zinsou, Zoungbédji David Mahouton, Konkon Alphonse Keller, Cook Jackie, Padonou Germain Gil, Protopopoff Natacha, Akogbéto Martin C, Messenger Louisa A, Adoha Constantin J
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INTRODUCTION: The Plasmodium transmission-blocking endosymbiont Microsporidia MB was previously identified in Anopheles gambiae s.l., but its association with the carriage of the genotypes of the L1014F kdr mutation, as well as the ecological factors driving its geographical distribution remain understudied. METHODS: Adult mosquitoes were field-collected using human landing catches (HLCs) across 60 villages in...
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