Submissions from 2025
A randomized controlled trial combining house screening and insecticide-treated nets reduces malaria transmission in northwestern Ethiopia, Aklilu K. Belay, Abebe Asale, Catherine L. Sole, Abdullahi A. Yusuf, Baldwyn Torto, Zewdu Abro, Menale Kassie, Clifford M. Mutero, and David P. Tchouassi
Aflatoxin Prevalence and Association with Maize Grain Physical and Nutritional Qualities in the Informal Markets in Meru County, Kenya, C. Cherotich, M. W. Okoth, Abong’ GO, S. W. Kariuki, and E. R. Omuse
Maximizing horizontal transmission through mating: increased mating frequency and mating competitiveness associated with Microsporidia MB-infected Anopheles arabiensis males, Tracy Maina, Aclaine Shisia, Joseph Gichuhi, Joel L. Bargul, Jeremy K. Herren, and Tullu Bukhari
An eco-epidemiological model for malaria with Microsporidia MB as bio-control agent, Charlène N.T. Mfangnia, Henri E.Z. Tonnang, Berge Tsanou, and Jeremy Keith Herren
Submissions from 2024
Optimizing microbe-infected mosquito release: a stochastic model for malaria prevention, Steeven Belvinos Affognon, Henri E.Z. Tonnang, Philip Ngare, Benard Kipchumba Kiplangat, Shirley Abelman, and Jeremy K. Herren
Bioinformatics analysis of the Microsporidia sp. MB genome: a malaria transmission-blocking symbiont of the Anopheles arabiensis mosquito, Lilian Mbaisi Ang’ang’o, Jeremy Keith Herren, and Özlem Tastan Bishop
Community perceptions, acceptability, and the durability of house screening interventions against exposure to malaria vectors in Nyimba district, Zambia, Kochelani Saili, Christiaan de Jager, Freddie Masaninga, Brian Chisanga, Andy Sinyolo, Japhet Chiwaula, Jacob Chirwa, Busiku Hamainza, Emmanuel Chanda, Nathan N. Bakyaita, and Clifford Maina Mutero
Submissions from 2023
The economic impacts of house screening against malaria transmission: Experimental evidence from eastern Zambia, Brian Chisanga, Erwin Bulte, Menale Kassie, Clifford Mutero, Freddie Masaninga, and Onyango Peter Sangoro
Submissions from 2022
The combined impact of LLINs, house screening, and pull-push technology for improved malaria control and livelihoods in rural Ethiopia: study protocol for household randomised controlled trial, Abebe Asale, Menale Kassie, Zewdu Abro, Bayu Enchalew, Aklilu Belay, Peter O. Sangoro, David P. Tchouassi, and Clifford M. Mutero
Malaria vector feeding, peak biting time and resting place preference behaviors in line with Indoor based intervention tools and its implication: scenario from selected sentinel sites of Ethiopia, Alemnesh Hailemariam Bedasso, Abebe Asale Gutto, Abate Waldetensai, Araya Eukubay, Getachew Eticha Bokore, Solomon Kinde, Fekadu Gemechu, Yared Debebe, Mesfin Aklilu, Geremew Tasew, Fekadu Massebo, Abebe Teshome, Tilahun Kebede, Bedri Abdulatif, Achamyelesh Sisay, Hiwot Solomon, and Eliningaya J. Kweka
Microsporidia: a promising vector control tool for residual malaria transmission, Tullu Bukhari, Roland Pevsner, and Jeremy Keith Herren
Molecular screening reveals non-uniform malaria transmission in western Kenya and absence of Rickettsia africae and selected arboviruses in hospital patients, Tatenda Chiuya, Jandouwe Villinger, Laura C. Falzon, Lorren Alumasa, Fredrick Amanya, Armanda D.S. Bastos, Eric M. Fèvre, and Daniel K. Masiga
Mosquitoes Larvicidal Activity of Ocimum kilimandscharicum Oil Formulation under Laboratory and Field-Simulated Conditions, John Bwire Ochola, Clifford Maina Mutero, Rose Muthoni Marubu, Barbara Frei Haller, Ahmed Hassanali, and Wilber Lwande
Amphibian collapses increased malaria incidence in Central America, Michael R. Springborn, Joakim A. Weill, Karen R. Lips, Roberto Ibáñez, and Aniruddha Ghosh
Susceptibility of primary, secondary and suspected vectors to Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum infection in Ethiopia, Arega Tsegaye, Assalif Demissew, Dawit Hawaria, Hallelujah Getachew, Kassahun Habtamu, Abebe Asale, Guiyun Yan, and Delenasaw Yewhalaw
Effects of agricultural pesticides on the susceptibility and fitness of malaria vectors in rural south-eastern Tanzania, Naomi H. Urio, Polius G. Pinda, Amos J. Ngonzi, Letus L. Muyaga, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Marceline Finda, Godfrey S. Matanila, Winifrida Mponzi, Halfan S. Ngowo, Najat F. Kahamba, Theresia E. Nkya, and Fredros O. Okumu
Submissions from 2021
Grass-like plants release general volatile cues attractive for gravid Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto mosquitoes, Getachew E. Bokore, Linus Svenberg, Richard Tamre, Patrick Onyango, Tullu Bukhari, Åsa Emmer, and Ulrike Fillinger
Predicting the impact of outdoor vector control interventions on malaria transmission intensity from semi-field studies, Adrian Denz, Margaret M. Njoroge, Mgeni M. Tambwe, Clara Champagne, Fredros Okumu, Joop J.A. van Loon, Alexandra Hiscox, Adam Saddler, Ulrike Fillinger, Sarah J. Moore, and Nakul Chitnis
Naturally Occurring Compounds With Larvicidal Activity Against Malaria Mosquitoes, Trizah K. Milugo, David P. Tchouassi, Reginald A. Kavishe, Rhoel R. Dinglasan, and Baldwyn Torto
Horizontal Transmission of the Symbiont Microsporidia MB in Anopheles arabiensis, Godfrey Nattoh, Tracy Maina, Edward E. Makhulu, Lilian Mbaisi, Enock Mararo, Fidel G. Otieno, Tullu Bukhari, Thomas O. Onchuru, Evan Teal, Juan Paredes, Joel L. Bargul, David M. Mburu, Everline A. Onyango, Gabriel Magoma, Steven P. Sinkins, and Jeremy K. Herren
Long lasting insecticidal mosquito nets (LLINs) ownership, use and coverage following mass distribution campaign in Lake Victoria basin, Western Kenya, Peter N. Ng’ang’a, Polycarp Aduogo, and Clifford M. Mutero
Strengthening community and stakeholder participation in the implementation of integrated vector management for malaria control in western Kenya: a case study, Peter N. Ng’ang’a, Polycarp Aduogo, and Clifford M. Mutero
Evaluating putative repellent ‘push’ and attractive ‘pull’ components for manipulating the odour orientation of host-seeking malaria vectors in the peri-domestic space, Margaret Mendi Njoroge, Ulrike Fillinger, Adam Saddler, Sarah Moore, Willem Takken, Joop J.A. van Loon, and Alexandra Hiscox
Malaria in Eswatini, 2012–2019: a case study of the elimination effort, Theresia Estomih Nkya, Ulrike Fillinger, Makhoselive Dlamini, Onyango P. Sangoro, Rose Marubu, Zulisile Zulu, Emmanuel Chanda, Clifford Maina Mutero, and Quinton Dlamini
Submissions from 2020
A cross-sectional observational study investigating the association between sedges (swamp grasses, Cyperaceae) and the prevalence of immature malaria vectors in aquatic habitats along the shore of Lake Victoria, western Kenya, Getachew E. Bokore, Paul Ouma, Patrick O. Onyango, Tullu Bukhari, and Ulrike Fillinger
Vector control for malaria elimination in Botswana: Progress, gaps and opportunities, Tefo Kesaobaka Kgoroebutswe, Ntebaleng Makate, Ulrike Fillinger, Mandla Mpho, Godira Segoea, Peter Onyango Sangoro, Clifford Maina Mutero, Emmanuel Chanda, Davies Ntebela, Mpho Mogopa, Tjantilili Mosweunyane, and Theresia Estomih Nkya
Evaluating the impact of larviciding with Bti and community education and mobilization as supplementary integrated vector management interventions for malaria control in Kenya and Ethiopia, Clifford M. Mutero, Collins Okoyo, Melaku Girma, Joseph Mwangangi, Lydia Kibe, Peter Ng’ang’a, Dereje Kussa, Gracious Diiro, Hippolyte Affognon, and Charles M. Mbogo
Evaluating effectiveness of screening house eaves as a potential intervention for reducing indoor vector densities and malaria prevalence in Nyabondo, western Kenya, Peter Njoroge Ng'Ang'A, Collins Okoyo, Charles Mbogo, and Clifford Maina Mutero
Submissions from 2019
Community based integrated vector management for malaria control: Lessons from three years' experience (2016-2018) in Botor-Tolay district, southwestern Ethiopia, Abebe Asale, Dereje Kussa, Melaku Girma, Charles Mbogo, and Clifford Maina Mutero
Anopheles arabiensis oviposition site selection in response to habitat persistence and associated physicochemical parameters, bacteria and volatile profiles, L. K. Eneh, U. Fillinger, A. K. Borg Karlson, G. Kuttuva Rajarao, and J. Lindh
Challenges to the implementation of malaria policies in Malawi, Chikondi A. Mwendera, Christiaan De Jager, Herbert Longwe, Save Kumwenda, Charles Hongoro, Kamija Phiri, and Clifford M. Mutero
Community knowledge and perceptions on malaria prevention and house screening in Nyabondo, Western Kenya, Peter Njoroge Nganga, James Mutunga, George Oliech, and Clifford Maina Mutero
Innovative approaches to exploit host plant metabolites in malaria control, Baldwyn Torto
Submissions from 2018
Volatile biomarkers of symptomatic and asymptomatic malaria infection in humans, Consuelo M. De Moraes, Caroline Wanjiku, Nina M. Stanczyk, Hannier Pulido, James W. Sims, Heike S. Betz, Andrew F. Read, Baldwyn Torto, and Mark C. Mescher
Pyronaridine-artesunate and artemether-lumefantrine for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Kenyan children: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial NCT02411994 NCT, Johanna M. Roth, Patrick Sawa, Nicodemus Makio, George Omweri, Victor Osoti, Selpha Okach, Felix Choy, Henk D.F.H. Schallig, and Pètra Mens
Submissions from 2017
Prospects for malaria control through manipulation of mosquito larval habitats and olfactory-mediated behavioural responses using plant-derived compounds, Jackson M. Muema, Joel L. Bargul, Sospeter N. Njeru, Joab O. Onyango, and Susan S. Imbahale
Changing the policy for intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine during pregnancy in Malawi, Chikondi A. Mwendera, Christiaan De Jager, Herbert Longwe, Kamija Phiri, Charles Hongoro, and Clifford M. Mutero
Exploring the potential of using cattle for malaria vector surveillance and control: A pilot study in western Kenya, Margaret M. Njoroge, Inaki Tirados, Steven W. Lindsay, Glyn A. Vale, Stephen J. Torr, and Ulrike Fillinger
Submissions from 2016
Gametocyte carriage in uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria following treatment with artemisinin combination therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data, Salim Abdulla, Jane Achan, Ishag Adam, Bereket H. Alemayehu, Richard Allan, Elizabeth N. Allen, Anupkumar R. Anvikar, Emmanuel Arinaitwe, Elizabeth A. Ashley, Puji Budi Setia Asih, Ghulam Rahim Awab, Karen I. Barnes, Quique Bassat, Elisabeth Baudin, Anders Bjorkman, Francois Bompart, Maryline Bonnet, Steffen Borrmann, Teun Bousema, Verena I. Carrara, Fabio Cenci, Francesco Checchi, Michel Cot, Prabin Dahal, Umberto D'Alessandro, Philippe Deloron, Abdoulaye Djimde, and Arjen Dondorp
Swarming and mating activity of Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes in semi-field enclosures, D. Achinko, J. Thailayil, D. Paton, P. O. Mireji, V. Talesa, D. Masiga, and F. Catteruccia
Profile: The Rusinga health and demographic surveillance system, Western Kenya, Tobias Homan, Aurelio di Pasquale, Kelvin Onoka, Ibrahim Kiche, Alexandra Hiscox, Collins Mweresa, Wolfgang R. Mukabana, Daniel Masiga, Willem Takken, and Nicolas Maire
Spatially variable risk factors for malaria in a geographically heterogeneous landscape, western Kenya: An explorative study, Tobias Homan, Nicolas Maire, Alexandra Hiscox, Aurelio Di Pasquale, Ibrahim Kiche, Kelvin Onoka, Collins Mweresa, Wolfgang R. Mukabana, Amanda Ross, Thomas A. Smith, and Willem Takken
Methanolic extract of Agerantum conyzoides exhibited toxicity and growth disruption activities against Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto and Anopheles arabiensis larvae, Jackson Mbithi Muema, Sospeter Ngoci Njeru, Céline Colombier, and Rose Muthoni Marubu
Malaria research and its influence on anti-malarial drug policy in Malawi: A case study, Chikondi Mwendera, Christiaan de Jager, Herbert Longwe, Kamija Phiri, Charles Hongoro, and Clifford M. Mutero
Submissions from 2015
Innovative tools and OpenHDS for health and demographic surveillance on Rusinga Island, Kenya Health Services Research, Tobias Homan, Aurelio Di Pasquale, Ibrahim Kiche, Kelvin Onoka, Alexandra Hiscox, Collins Mweresa, Wolfgang R. Mukabana, Willem Takken, and Nicolas Maire
Discovery of an oviposition attractant for gravid malaria vectors of the Anopheles gambiae species complex, Jenny M. Lindh, Michael N. Okal, Manuela Herrera-Varela, Anna Karin Borg-Karlson, Baldwyn Torto, Steven W. Lindsay, and Ulrike Fillinger
Parasites and vectors of malaria on Rusinga Island, Western Kenya, Evelyn A. Olanga, Lawrence Okombo, Lucy W. Irungu, and Wolfgang R. Mukabana
Combining malaria control with house electrification: Adherence to recommended behaviours for proper deployment of solar-powered mosquito trapping systems, Rusinga Island, western Kenya, Prisca A. Oria, Jane Alaii, Margaret Ayugi, Willem Takken, and Cees Leeuwis
Submissions from 2014
Directional selection at the pfmdr1, pfcrt, pfubp1, and pfap2mu loci of Plasmodium falciparum in Kenyan children treated with ACT, Gisela Henriques, Rachel L. Hallett, Khalid B. Beshir, Nahla B. Gadalla, Rachel E. Johnson, Rebekah Burrow, Donelly A. Van Schalkwyk, Patrick Sawa, Sabah A. Omar, Taane G. Clark, Teun Bousema, and Colin J. Sutherland
A push-pull system to reduce house entry of malaria mosquitoes, David J. Menger, Bruno Otieno, Marjolein De Rijk, W. Richard Mukabana, Joop Ja Van Loon, and Willem Takken
Factors influencing malaria control policy-making in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, Clifford M. Mutero, Randall A. Kramer, Christopher Paul, Adriane Lesser, Marie Lynn Miranda, Leonard Eg Mboera, Rebecca Kiptui, Narcis Kabatereine, and Birkinesh Ameneshewa
Molasses as a source of carbon dioxide for attracting the malaria mosquitoes Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus, Collins K. Mweresa, Philemon Omusula, Bruno Otieno, Joop J.A. Van Loon, Willem Takken, and Wolfgang R. Mukabana
Tracking the mutual shaping of the technical and social dimensions of solar-powered mosquito trapping systems (SMoTS) for malaria control on Rusinga Island, western Kenya, Prisca A. Oria, Alexandra Hiscox, Jane Alaii, Margaret Ayugi, Wolfgang Richard Mukabana, Willem Takken, and Cees Leeuwis
Toxicity of six plant extracts and two pyridone alkaloids from Ricinus communis against the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae, Sabina Wangui Wachira, Sabar Omar, Julia Wanjiru Jacob, Martin Wahome, Hans T. Alborn, David R. Spring, Daniel K. Masiga, and Baldwyn Torto
Submissions from 2013
Ecology and behavior of anopheles arabiensis in relation to agricultural Practices in Central Kenya, Ephantus J. Muturi, Joseph M. Mwangangi, John C. Beier, Millon Blackshear, James Wauna, Rosemary Sang, and Wolfgang R. Mukabana
Malaria transmission after artemether-lumefantrine and dihydroartemisinin- piperaquine: A randomized trial, Patrick Sawa, Seif A. Shekalaghe, Chris J. Drakeley, Colin J. Sutherland, Collins K. Mweresa, Amrish Y. Baidjoe, Alphaxard Manjurano, Reginald A. Kavishe, Khalid B. Beshir, Rahma U. Yussuf, Sabah A. Omar, Cornelus C. Hermsen, Lucy Okell, Henk D.F.H. Schallig, Robert W. Sauerwein, Rachel L. Hallett, and Teun Bousema
Submissions from 2011
Effects of a botanical larvicide derived from Azadirachta indica (the neem tree) on oviposition behaviour in Anopheles gambiae s.s. mosquitoes, Annabel F.V. Howard, Elizabeth A. Adongo, John Vulule, and John Githure
Large-scale use of mosquito larval source management for malaria control in Africa: A cost analysis, Eve Worrall and Ulrike Fillinger
Submissions from 2009
Diversity Cascades and malaria vectors, John C. Carlson, Lee A. Dyer, Francois X. Omlin, and John C. Beier
Laboratory Evaluation of the Aqueous Extract of Azadirachta indica (Neem) Wood Chippings on Anopheles gambiae s.s. (Diptera: Culicidae) Mosquitoes, Annabel F.V. Howard, Elizabeth A. Adongo, Ahmed Hassanali, Francois X. Omlin, Anthony Wanjoya, Guofa Zhou, and John Vulule
Submissions from 2008
Antioxidant status of bilirubin and uric acid in patients diagnosed with Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Douala, Kouam Eric Bertrand, Ndomou Mathieu, Gouado Inocent, and Fotso Kuate Honore
Diving behavior in Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae): Avoidance of a predacious wolf spider (Araneae: Lycosidae) in relation to life stage and water depth, Kyoko Futami, George Sonye, Peter Akweywa, Satoshi Kaneko, and Noboru Minakawa
Abandoning small-scale fish farming in western Kenya leads to higher malaria vector abundance, Annabel F.V. Howard and Francois X. Omlin
Submissions from 2007
Discriminative feeding behaviour of Anopheles gambiae s.s. on endemic plants in western Kenya, H. Manda, L. C. Gouagna, E. Nyandat, E. W. Kabiru, R. R. Jackson, W. A. Foster, J. I. Githure, J. C. Beier, and A. Hassanali
Submissions from 2006
Community based vector control in Malindi, Kenya, Lydiah W. Kibe, Charles M. Mbogo, Joseph Keating, Sassy Molyneux, John I. Githure, and John C. Beier
Submissions from 2005
Anopheles gambiae s.l. and Anopheles funestus mosquito distributions at 30 villages along the Kenyan coast, Joseph Keating, Charles M. Mbogo, Joseph Mwangangi, Joseph G. Nzovu, Weidong Gu, James L. Regens, Guiyun Yan, John I. Githure, and John C. Beier
Submissions from 2004
Habitat characteristics of Anopheles gambiae s.s. larvae in a Kenyan highland, N. Minakawa, G. Sonye, M. Mogi, and G. Yan
A transdisciplinary perspective on the links between malaria and agroecosystems in Kenya, C. M. Mutero, C. Kabutha, V. Kimani, L. Kabuage, G. Gitau, J. Ssennyonga, J. Githure, L. Muthami, A. Kaida, L. Musyoka, E. Kiarie, and M. Oganda
Ammonium sulphate fertiliser increases larval populations of Anopheles arabiensis and culicine mosquitoes in rice fields, C. M. Mutero, P. N. Ng'ang'a, P. Wekoyela, J. Githure, and F. Konradsen
Development and survival of Anopheles gambiae eggs in drying soil: Influence of the rate of drying, egg age, and soil type, J. I. Shililu, W. B. Grueber, C. M. Mbogo, J. I. Githure, L. M. Riddiford, and J. C. Beier
Submissions from 2003
Treatment failure of pyrimethamine-sulphadoxine and induction of Plasmodium falciparum gametocytaemia in children in western Kenya, J. T. Bousema, L. C. Gouagna, A. M. Meutstege, B. E. Okech, N. I.J. Akim, J. I. Githure, J. C. Beier, and R. W. Sauerwein
An individual-based model of Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission on the coast of Kenya, Weidong Gu, Gerry F. Killeen, Charles M. Mbogo, James L. Regens, John I. Githure, and John C. Beier
Field efficacy of thermally expelled or live potted repellent plants against African malaria vectors in western Kenya, Aklilu Seyoum, Gerry F. Killeen, Ephantus W. Kabiru, Bart G.J. Knols, and Ahmed Hassanali
Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, bacillus sphaericus and temephos for managing Anopheles larvae in Eritrea, J. I. Shililu, G. M. Tewolde, E. Brantly, J. I. Githure, C. M. Mbogo, J. C. Beier, R. Fusco, and R. J. Novak
Evarcha culicivora sp. nov., a mosquito-eating jumping spider from East Africa (Araneae: Salticidae), Wanda Wesołowska and Robert R. Jackson
Submissions from 2002
Development of an exposure-free bednet trap for sampling Afrotropical malaria vectors, E. M. Mathenge, G. F. Killeen, D. O. Oulo, L. W. Irungu, P. N. Ndegwa, and B. G.J. Knols
The effects of climatic factors on the distribution and abundance of malaria vectors in Kenya, Noboru Minakawa, George Sonye, Motoyoshi Mogi, Andrew Githeko, and Guiyun Yan
Traditional use of mosquito-repellent plants in western Kenya and their evaluation in semi-field experimental huts against Anopheles gambiae: Ethnobotanical studies and application by thermal expulsion and direct burning, A. Seyoum, K. Pålsson, S. Kung’a, E. W. Kabiru, W. Lwande, G. F. Killeen, A. Hassanali, and B. G.J. Knols
Submissions from 2001
The feeding behaviour and Plasmodium infection of Anopheles mosquitoes in southern Ethiopia in relation to use of insecticide-treated livestock for malaria control, T. Habtewold, A. R. Walker, C. F. Curtis, E. O. Osir, and N. Thapa
The availability of potential hosts as a determinant of feeding behaviours and malaria transmission by African mosquito populations, Gerry F. Killeen, F. Ellis McKenzie, Brian D. Foy, Claus Bøgh, and John C. Beier
Submissions from 2000
Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites increase feeding-associated mortality of their mosquito hosts Anopheles gambiae s.l., R. A. Anderson, B. G.J. Knols, and J. C. Koella
Development and evaluation of a dipstick assay for detection of Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax sporozoites in mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae), Russell E. Coleman, James F. Barth, Michael J. Turell, Scott W. Gordon, Jetsummon Sattabongkot, Robert Copeland, and Robert A. Wirtz
Water management for controlling the breeding of Anopheles mosquitoes in rice irrigation schemes in Kenya, C. M. Mutero, H. Blank, F. Konradsen, and W. Van Der Hoek
Submissions from 1990
Saurian malaria in Kenya: Epidemiological features of malarial infections in lizard populations of the West Pokot District, Mutuku J. Mutinga and Olusegun O. Dipeolu