The Insectary Rearing of Anopheles Quadrimaculatus 1

Boyd, Mark F.; Cain, T. L.; Mulrennan, J. A.

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.1935.s1-15.385

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“…Several attempts to colonise American species of Anopheles under laboratory conditions have been conducted either unsuccessfully or with short-lived success. When describing the rationale for establishing a colony of Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Boyd et al (1935) highlighted two key starting points: (i) an abundant supply of food for the larvae and (ii) a stable and optimal temperature. Galvão et al (1944) used Boyd's technique with specifically sized cages (40 x 40 x 47 cm).…”

Section: Colonisation Of American Anophelinesmentioning

confidence: 99%

An overview of malaria transmission from the perspective of Amazon Anopheles vectors

Pimenta

Orfanó

Bahia

et al. 2015

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz

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In the Americas, areas with a high risk of malaria transmission are mainly located in the Amazon Forest, which extends across nine countries. One keystone step to understanding the Plasmodium life cycle in Anopheles species from the Amazon Region is to obtain experimentally infected mosquito vectors. Several attempts to colonise Ano- pheles species have been conducted, but with only short-lived success or no success at all. In this review, we review the literature on malaria transmission from the perspective of its Amazon vectors. Currently, it is possible to develop experimental Plasmodium vivax infection of the colonised and field-captured vectors in laboratories located close to Amazonian endemic areas. We are also reviewing studies related to the immune response to P. vivax infection of Anopheles aquasalis, a coastal mosquito species. Finally, we discuss the importance of the modulation of Plasmodium infection by the vector microbiota and also consider the anopheline genomes. The establishment of experimental mosquito infections with Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium yoelii and Plasmodium berghei parasites that could provide interesting models for studying malaria in the Amazonian scenario is important. Understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in the development of the parasites in New World vectors is crucial in order to better determine the interaction process and vectorial competence.

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Section: Colonisation Of American Anophelinesmentioning

confidence: 99%