Biology and bionomics of malaria vectors in India: existing information and what more needs to be known for strategizing elimination of malaria
Autor: | Kamaraju Raghavendra, Manju Rahi, Nutan Nanda, Sarala K. Subbarao |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2019 |
Předmět: |
0301 basic medicine
Mosquito Control lcsh:Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine lcsh:RC955-962 030231 tropical medicine India Distribution (economics) Context (language use) Malaria elimination Mosquito Vectors Review Ecosystems law.invention lcsh:Infectious and parasitic diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine law parasitic diseases Anopheles medicine Animals lcsh:RC109-216 Vector bionomics Life History Traits Environmental planning Strategic planning Vector control biology business.industry Early biting medicine.disease biology.organism_classification Sibling species Outdoor transmission Malaria 030104 developmental biology Infectious Diseases Transmission (mechanics) Malaria vectors Vector (epidemiology) Parasitology Species complexes business |
Zdroj: | Malaria Journal, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2019) Malaria Journal |
ISSN: | 1475-2875 |
Popis: | India has committed to eliminate malaria by 2030. The national framework for malaria elimination released by the Government of India plans to achieve this goal through strategic planning in a phased manner. Since vector control is a major component of disease management and vector elimination, it requires a thorough understanding of the biology and bionomics of malaria vectors exhibiting definite distribution patterns in diverse ecosystems in the country. Although a wealth of information is available on these aspects, lesser-known data are on biting time and rhythm, and the magnitude of outdoor transmission by the vectors which are crucial for effective implementation of the key vector control interventions. Most of the data available for the vector species are at sensu lato level, while the major vectors are species complexes and their members distinctly differ in biological characters. Furthermore, the persistent use of insecticides in indoor residual spray and long-lasting insecticidal nets has resulted in widespread resistance in vectors and changes in their behaviour. In this document, challenges in vector control in the Indian context have been identified and possible solutions to overcome the problem are suggested. Adequate addressing of the issues raised would greatly help make a deep dent in malaria transmission and consequently result in disease elimination within the targeted time frame. |
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