Natural human Plasmodium infections in major Anopheles mosquitoes in western Thailand

• Main Authors: Patchara Sriwichai, Yudthana Samung, Suchada Sumruayphol, Kirakorn Kiattibutr, Chalermpon Kumpitak, Anon Payakkapol, Jaranit Kaewkungwal, Guiyun Yan, Liwang Cui, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Mahidol Vivax Research Unit
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Open Access article; An. minimus s.l; An. maculatus s.l; An. annularis s.l; An. barbirostris s.l; Parasite infection; Seasonal dynamics; Malaria transmission
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/3128
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: The Thai-Myanmar border is a remaining hotspot for malaria transmission. Malaria transmission in this region continues year-round, with a major peak season in July-August, and a minor peak in October-November. Malaria elimination requires better knowledge of the mosquito community stru...