Publications by authors named "Ronalg Mendes Costa d' Assuncao Carvalho"
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on a mosquito species from Asia that was introduced to Africa in the 2000s, which can transmit various diseases and has become a nuisance in places like the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe from 2000 to 2016.
- - Researchers collected adult mosquitoes and their larvae from 15 locations using different trapping methods, identifying four new mosquito species in the process and detailing the habitat preferences of the larvae, particularly in artificial containers like tires.
- - Genetic analysis indicated low diversity within the invasive mosquito populations, which are known to be involved in disease transmission, highlighting the importance of monitoring and controlling this species for public health.
Despite efforts to eliminate malaria in Sao Tome and Principe (STP), cases have recently increased. Understanding residual transmission structure is crucial for developing effective elimination strategies. This study collected surveillance data and generated amplicon sequencing data from 980 samples between 2010 and 2016 to examine the genetic structure of the parasite population.
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