Publications by authors named "Yang-Jin Zhuoma"

Objective: To understand the ecological behaviors of Anopheles pseudowillmori and A. willmori in medium or high altitude areas of Motuo County, Tibet Autonomous Region, and their transmission potential for malaria.

Methods: The methods of human net traps, cow baited trap, house baited trap, pig baited trap and CDC light traps were adopted for investigating the mosquito density, biting activity at night and in or out door preference of biting.

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Objective: To determine the blood-sucking habit of anopheline by mosquitoes bloodmeal identification in malaria endemic area Chayu County, Tibet Autonomous Region.

Methods: Three villages with different bio-environments were selected as the investigation spots. Light traps were set up outdoor and in livestock sheds from sunset (20:00) to sunrise (8:00) in 3-4 consecutive nights to collect mosquitoes.

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Objective: To study the anopheline species and composition in villages at different altitudes, Muotuo County.

Methods: Six villages with different altitudes were selected as the investigation spots, i.e.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study conducted in July 2006 focused on malaria epidemiology in Motuo County, Tibet, involving surveys on malaria history, blood sample collection, and mosquito collection in selected villages.
  • - Results revealed a malaria history rate of 8.98% and a parasite rate of 3.13%, all identified as P. vivax, with a notable malaria antibody rate of 40.24% among the local populace.
  • - The main vector identified was An. maculatus, with significant indoor and outdoor biting rates, indicating that Motuo County is an endemic region for vivax malaria.
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Objective: To investigate the malaria transmission vectors in Motuo County of Linzhi Prefecture, Tibet.

Methods: Three natural villages with higher malaria incidence rate in Motuo County were selected for the study in July and August, 2007. The anopheline mosquitoes were collected by overnight/semi-overnight trapping indoor and outdoor with human and cattle baits, overnight trapping with ovitrap lights in human dwellings and cowsheds, and by searching in human dwellings in the early morning.

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