Invasive mosquito could disrupt Africa ’s ‘landscape of malaria’ after cases rise
Insecticide-resistant newcomer caused unprecedented urban outbreak in Ethiopia and can survive the dry season, scientists sayScientists are warning that the invasion of an insecticide-resistant mosquito could change Africa ’s “landscape of malaria” after research showed it caused an unprecedented urban outbreak in Ethiopia.An investigation into a steep rise in cases in the Ethiopian city of Dire Dawa during a dry season this year identified the mosquito as the cause of the outbreak. Scientists say it is the strongest evidence to date that it could prompt surges of malaria in areas typically less affected by the disease.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Lizzy Davies Tags: Global development Malaria Ethiopia Africa Infectious diseases World news Medical research Microbiology Science Source Type: news
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