Publications by authors named "A Talipouo"
Although species are considered to be equally affected by control measures targeting malaria vectors, there is still not enough evidence of the impact of interventions such as larviciding on the distribution of these mosquito species. The present study assessed the impact of a larviciding trial targeting malaria vectors on mosquito species in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon. A cluster randomized trial comparing 13 treated clusters and 13 untreated clusters was implemented.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Malaria remains a major public health concern in Cameroon. Understanding vector distribution and malaria transmission dynamics is of paramount importance for evaluating the performance of control strategies. This study assesses patterns of malaria transmission in four eco-epidemiological settings in Cameroon.
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- Urban malaria is a growing public health issue in Cameroon, prompting a pilot larviciding trial in Yaoundé aimed at reducing mosquito populations and malaria transmission.
- The study combined quantitative and qualitative methods to assess community perceptions on malaria control, revealing that residents in areas receiving larviciding had better knowledge of malaria transmission and mosquito breeding habits.
- Results showed that community members were generally supportive of larviciding, noticed reduced mosquito problems, and maintained regular use of bed nets, demonstrating that larviciding can be integrated into overall malaria control efforts without causing negative impacts on existing practices.
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- Rapid pyrethroid resistance is a major challenge for malaria vector control in Cameroon, with insufficient data on its exact status across the country.
- The study evaluated resistance profiles through bioassays, species identification, and detection of target site mutations, finding high frequencies of the kdr L1014F allele and some occurrence of the N1575Y mutation in various regions.
- Overexpression of several detoxification genes and significant differences in cuticular hydrocarbon lipids were noted, highlighting the need for increased research and action to address insecticide resistance in malaria control strategies.
Arbovirus diseases represent a significant public health problem in Cameroon and vector surveillance is a key component of prevention strategies. However, there is still not enough evidence of the efficacy of different sampling methods used to monitor mosquito population dynamic in different epidemiological settings. The present study provides data on the evaluation of ovitraps and different adult sampling methods in the city of Yaoundé and its close vicinity.
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