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Erickson, Sara M., Thomsen, Edward K., Keven, John B., Vincent, Naomi, Koimbu, Gussy, Siba, Peter M., Christensen, Bruce M. and Reimer, Lisa 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9711-4981
(2013)
'Mosquito-Parasite Interactions Can Shape Filariasis Transmission Dynamics and Impact Elimination Programs'. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 7, Issue 9, e2433.
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Abstract
The relationship between mosquito vectors and lymphatic filariasis (LF) parasites can result in a range of transmission outcomes. Anophelines are generally characterized as poor vectors due to an inability to support development at low densities. However, it is important to understand the potential for transmission in natural vectors to maximize the success of elimination efforts. Primary vectors in Papua New Guinea (n = 1209) were dissected following exposure to microfilaremic blood (range 8–233 mf/20 ml). We examined density dependent and species-specific parasite prevalence, intensity and yield, barriers to parasite development as well as impacts on mosquito survival. We observed strikingly different parasite prevalence and yield among closely related species. Prevalence of infective stage larvae (L3s) ranged from 4.2% to 23.7% in An. punctulatus, 24.5% to 68.6% in An. farauti s.s. and 61.9% to 100% in An. hinesorum at low and high density exposures, respectively. Injection experiments revealed the greatest barrier to parasite development involved passage from the midgut into the hemocoel. The ratio of L3 to ingested mf at low densities was higher in An. hinesorum (yield = 1.0) and An. farauti s.s. (yield = 0.5) than has been reported in other anopheline vectors. There was a negative relationship between mosquito survival and bloodmeal mf density. In An. farauti s.s., increased parasite yield and survival at low densities suggest greater competence at low microfilaremias. In Papua New Guinea the likelihood of transmission will be strongly influenced by vector composition and changes in the mf reservoir as a result of elimination efforts. Global elimination efforts will be strengthened by the knowledge of transmission potential in the context of current control measures.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | QX Parasitology > Helminths. Annelida > QX 301 Filarioidea QX Parasitology > Insects. Other Parasites > QX 510 Mosquitoes QX Parasitology > Insects. Other Parasites > QX 515 Anopheles |
| Faculty: Department: | Biological Sciences > Vector Biology Department |
| Digital Object Identifer (DOI): | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0002433 |
| Depositing User: | Samantha Sheldrake |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Dec 2015 15:45 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Sep 2019 08:40 |
| URI: | https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/5407 |
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