Publication 2013-2011
Physico-chemical and biological characterization of anopheline mosquito larval habitats (Diptera: Culicidae): implications for malaria control
Background: A fundamental understanding of the spatial distribution and ecology of mosquito larvae is essential for effective vector control intervention strategies. In this study, data-driven decision tree models, generalized linear models and ordination analysis were used to identify the most important biotic and abiotic factors .........
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The effect of dams and seasons on malaria incidence and anopheles abundance in Ethiopia
Background: Reservoirs created by damming rivers are often believed to increase malaria incidence risk and/or stretch the period of malaria transmission. In this paper, we report the effects of a mega hydropower dam on P. falciparum malaria incidence in Ethiopia. Methods , A longitudinal cohort study was conducted over a period of 2 years to determine Plasmodium falciparum malaria ..........
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Coping with time and space in modelling malaria incidence: a comparison of survival and count regression model
Background: To study the effect of a mega hydropower dam in southwest Ethiopia on malaria incidence, we have set up a longitudinal study. To gain insight in temporal and spatial aspects, that is, in time (period = year–season ........
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Growing insecticide resistance and outdoor transmission: potential roadblocks for growing malaria control efforts in Ethiopia
Background: This publication likely discusses the increasing challenge of insecticide resistance in malaria mosquitoes and the growing importance of outdoor transmission in Ethiopia. As mosquitoes develop resistance to commonly used insecticides, the.........
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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondiiand associated risk factors among pregnant women in Jimma town, Southwestern Ethiopial
Background: Toxoplasmosis is a common parasitic infection caused by an obligate intracellular protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii. If primary toxoplasmosis occurs during pregnancy about one third of the cases could lead to .........
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Bio-efficacy of selected long-lasting insecticidal nets against pyrethroid resistant Anopheles arabiensis from South-Western Ethiopia
Background: The emergence and spread of insecticide resistance in the major African malaria vectors Anopheles gambiae s.s. and Anopheles arabiensis may compromise control initiatives..........
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Multiple insecticide resistance: an impediment to insecticide-based malaria vector control program
Background: Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are key components in malaria prevention and control strategy. However, the development of resistance by mosquitoes to insecticides .........
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Malaria and Water Resource Development
Background: Ethiopia plans to increase its electricity power supply by 5-fold over the next 5 years to fulfill the needs of its people and support the economic growth based on large hydropower dams. Building large dams for hydropower generation may ..........
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