Publications by authors named "Jeffery Hii"
Background: The north coast of Guadalcanal has some of the most intense malaria transmission in the Solomon Islands. And, there is a push for intensified vector control in Guadalcanal, to improve the livelihood of residents and to minimize the number of cases, which are regularly exported to the rest of the country. Therefore, the bionomics of the target vector, Anopheles farauti, was profiled in 2007-08; which was after 20 years of limited surveillance during which time treated bed nets (ITNs) were distributed in the area.
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- The study focuses on the malaria vector Anopheles farauti in Northern Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, highlighting the environmental factors that affect its larval productivity in brackish streams.
- Researchers collected larvae samples monthly from three streams over a year, mapping larval presence and measuring various environmental factors like salinity and aquatic plants.
- Results showed that larval presence was highest near the ocean during the dry season, positively influenced by aquatic plants, and negatively impacted by rainfall prior to sampling, with salinity also playing a key role in larval density.
Background: Accurate diagnosis is essential for prompt and appropriate treatment of malaria. While rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) offer great potential to improve malaria diagnosis, the sensitivity of RDTs has been reported to be highly variable. One possible factor contributing to variable test performance is the diversity of parasite antigens.
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