Detection of Anopheles stephensi Mosquitoes by Molecular Surveillance, Kenya

We report the detection and confirmation of An. stephensi mosquitoes in Marsabit and Turkana Counties by using endpoint PCR and morphological and sequence identification. We demonstrate the urgent need for intensified entomological surveillance in all areas at risk for An. stephensi mosquito invasion, to clarify its occurrence and distribution and develop tailored approaches to prevent further spread.PMID:37966106 | DOI:10.3201/eid2912.230637

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - November 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eric O Ochomo Sylvia Milanoi Bernard Abong'o Brenda Onyango Margaret Muchoki Diana Omoke Evelyn Olanga Laban Njoroge Elijah Omondi Juma James Dan Otieno Damaris Matoke-Muhia Luna Kamau Cristina Rafferty John E Gimnig Mildred Shieshia Daniel Wacira Joseph Source Type: research