Publications by authors named "Michael Alehegn"
Introduction: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a neglected tropical disease that causes substantial morbidity and mortality, is a serious health problem in Ethiopia. Infections are caused by (.) parasites.
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- Anopheles mosquitoes are the main carriers of malaria, and this study focuses on their presence in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, specifically in Bahir Dar city.
- The research conducted from January to July 2020 involved setting up light traps to collect adult female mosquitoes for identification and to assess their reproductive and infection rates.
- Three species were identified, with Anopheles rhodesiensis being the most common at one site and An. gambiae complex dominating another; overall, the parous rate was 62.5% and the infection rate was 2.9%.