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Increased Threat of Urban Malaria from Anopheles stephensi Mosquitoes, Africa.

Authors :
Takken W
Lindsay S
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2019 Jul; Vol. 25 (7), pp. 1431-1433. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jul 17.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Malaria continues to be a major health threat in Africa, mainly in rural areas. Recently, the urban malaria vector Anopheles stephensi invaded Djibouti and Ethiopia, potentially spreading to other areas of Africa. Urgent action is needed to prevent urban malaria epidemics from emerging and causing a public health disaster.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
25
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
31063455
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2507.190301