Species composition and natural infectivity of anthropophilic Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) in the states of Córdoba and Antioquia, Northwestern Colombia

Gutiérrez, Luis Felipe Higuita; González, John J.; Gómez, Gustavo; Castro, Martha Irene González; Rosero-García, Doris; Luckhart, Shirley; Conn, Jan E.; Correa, Margarita M.

doi:10.1590/s0074-02762009000800008

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“…In seven of the nine locations sampled during March and May, 2015, A. nuneztovari mosquitoes were present except in El Rayo-TAZ (Antioquia) and San Francisco de Tauchigadó-MAT (Chocó). Similarly, other studies have found A. nuneztovari in some locations of Antioquia and Chocó (6,7,11,16,26). Interestingly, the last report of A. nuneztovari in Chocó dates from 2004 (26), which evidences the importance of continuously listing malaria vectors present in the different regions of Colombia and keeping updated information for vector control strategies.…”

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“…In this study we analyzed species abundance and composition, biting preferences and natural infection with Plasmodium of Anopheles mosquitoes from nine locations of two malaria-endemic regions of Colombia. Results showed a predominance of A. nuneztovari mosquitoes (53.5%), followed by A. darlingi (34.5%), known as the main malaria vectors in the country (5)(6)(7)16). In seven of the nine locations sampled during March and May, 2015, A. nuneztovari mosquitoes were present except in El Rayo-TAZ (Antioquia) and San Francisco de Tauchigadó-MAT (Chocó).…”

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“…Localities were selected based on official reports of malaria cases and the geographic distribution of malaria vectors (15,16).…”

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“…We conducted an enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay (ELISA) for Plasmodium detection following standardized protocols (15,16). Monoclonal antibodies (MAb) were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, Atlanta) (19)(20)(21)(22).…”

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“…Male Anopheles lysates served as negative controls. In order to detect malaria parasite infection, a preliminary screening test with five heads and thoraces of the same Anopheles species were pooled together and tested in single wells (6,16). Positive pools were confirmed by a second ELISA test in order to reduce chances of reporting false positives.…”

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Abundance, composition and natural infection of Anopheles mosquitoes from two malaria-endemic regions of Colombia

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Introduction:In Colombia there are three Anopheles species implicated in malaria transmission as primary vectors; however, the local role of some Anopheles species must still be defined. Objective: To determine the abundance, composition and natural infection rates for Anopheles mosquitoes with Plasmodium spp. in two malaria-endemic regions of Colombia. Materials and methods: Anopheles mosquitoes were collected using the human-landing catches and while resting in livestock corrals in nine localities of two malaria-endemic regions of Colombia. Mosquitoes were morphologically identified and confirmed by PCR-RFLP-ITS2. Identified mosquitoes were processed and tested for Plasmodium parasite infection by ELISA and ssrRNA-based nested PCR. Results: We collected 1,963 Anopheles mosquitoes corresponding to nine species. The most abundant species were Anopheles nuneztovari (53.5%) and A. darlingi (34.5%), followed by A. triannulatus s.l. (6%), and other species (≈5.9%). Three species were naturally infected with Plasmodium spp.: A. darlingi, A. nuneztovari and A. triannulatus s.l. Conclusions: Natural infection of A. darlingi and A. nuneztovari indicate that these malaria vectors continue to be effective carriers of Plasmodium in the localities under study in Valle del Cauca and Chocó. Additionally, the infected A. triannulatus s.l. collected in livestock corrals in the locality of the department of Córdoba suggests the need for further studies to define the epidemiological importance of this species given its abundance and opportunistic anthropophilic behavior.

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“…Localities were selected based on official reports of malaria cases and the geographic distribution of malaria vectors (15,16).…”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Plasmodium Detection By Elisamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Plasmodium Detection By Elisamentioning

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Abundance, composition and natural infection of Anopheles mosquitoes from two malaria-endemic regions of Colombia

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Blood feeding habits of mosquitoes: hardly a bite in South America

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Mosquito blood feeding plays a key role in epidemiology. Despite its importance and large number of studies worldwide, less attention has been paid in South America. We summarized some general concepts and methodological issues related to the study of mosquito blood feeding habits, and compiled and analyzed all published information regarding the subject in the continent until 2020. Available literature comprised 152 scientific studies, that pursued different approaches: human landing catches (102 studies), baited trap (19), and blood meal analyses of collected specimens (38). Among the latter, 23 used serological and 15 molecular techniques. Species most frequently studied were those incriminated in malaria transmission, whereas relevant vectors such as Aedes aegypti , Ae. albopictus , and Haemagogus janthinomys were surprisingly neglected. Brazil was the leading country both in number of works and species studied. For over 70% of the species and three out of 13 South American countries there is no single information on mosquito blood feeding habits. Data from baited traps included 143 mosquito species, 83.9% of which were attracted to humans, either exclusively (10.5%) or in combination with other vertebrates (73.4%). Host blood identification of field collected specimens provided data on 102 mosquito species, and 60.8% of these fed on humans (55.9% combined with other vertebrates). Only 17 of the 73 species assessed by both methods yielded similar feeding patterns. Finally, supplementary tables are provided in a comprehensive summary of all information available and information gaps are highlighted for future research in the continent. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00436-022-07537-0.

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Pathogens, reservoirs, and vectors involved in the transmission of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in a Colombian region

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The ecology of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) is an important system of great complexity, which involves the knowledge about the pathogens and animal species entailed in maintaining transmission cycles in a given locality, including those that act as vectors and reservoirs for the transmitted pathogens. To understand the ecology of some VBDs, we studied vectors, reservoirs, and pathogens of different VBDs, including dengue, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, malaria, Zika, and chikungunya in the municipality of La Mesa, Cundinamarca, Colombia, a locality close to the capital, Bogotá. Vectors and mammals were sampled in urban and rural areas between May and August 2019. Molecular analyses were performed for the detection of pathogens in mammals and vectors, and of blood-meal sources in insects. Several vectors and mammals collected in this study have been involved in pathogen transmission cycles or may have a potential role in them. The findings of this study suggest that in the municipality of La Mesa, there are both vector and potential reservoir species, which are or could be implicated in the maintenance of the cycles of vector-borne diseases such as leishmaniasis and Chagas disease. Although arbovirus infections, such as dengue, are reported in the municipality, arbovirus presence was not detected. These findings highlight the importance of ongoing surveillance of vectors and associated control operations in La Mesa, of relevance to other locations where vectors and animal hosts also occur.

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Species composition and natural infectivity of anthropophilic Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) in the states of Córdoba and Antioquia, Northwestern Colombia

Cited by 64 publications

References 39 publications

Abundance, composition and natural infection of Anopheles mosquitoes from two malaria-endemic regions of Colombia

Abundance, composition and natural infection of Anopheles mosquitoes from two malaria-endemic regions of Colombia

Blood feeding habits of mosquitoes: hardly a bite in South America

Pathogens, reservoirs, and vectors involved in the transmission of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in a Colombian region

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