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Resting behaviour of malaria vectors in highland and lowland sites of western Kenya: Implication on malaria vector control measures by Machani, Maxwell G, Ochomo, Eric, Amimo, Fred, Kosgei, Jackline, Munga, Stephen, Zhou, Guofa, Githeko, Andrew K, Yan, Guiyun, Afrane, Yaw A

“…Understanding the interactions between increased insecticide resistance and resting behaviour patterns of malaria mosquitoes is important for planning of…”
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Insecticide resistance status of indoor and outdoor resting malaria vectors in a highland and lowland site in Western Kenya by Owuor, Kevin O, Machani, Maxwell G, Mukabana, Wolfgang R, Munga, Stephen O, Yan, Guiyun, Ochomo, Eric, Afrane, Yaw A

“…Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) represent powerful tools for controlling malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa. The…”
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Insecticide resistance and its intensity in urban Anopheles arabiensis in Kisumu City, Western Kenya: Implications for malaria control in urban areas by Machani, Maxwell G, Nzioki, Irene, Onyango, Shirley A, Onyango, Brenda, Githure, John, Atieli, Harrysone, Wang, Chloe, Lee, Ming-Chieh, Githeko, Andrew K, Afrane, Yaw A, Ochomo, Eric, Yan, Guiyun

“…Background The rise of insecticide resistance poses a growing challenge to the effectiveness of vector control tools, particularly in rural areas. However, the…”
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Behavioral responses of pyrethroid resistant and susceptible Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes to insecticide treated bed net by Machani, Maxwell G, Ochomo, Eric, Amimo, Fred, Mukabana, Wolfgang R, Githeko, Andrew K, Yan, Guiyun, Afrane, Yaw A

“…Long-lasting insecticidal nets are an effective tool in reducing malaria transmission. However, with increasing insecticide resistance little is known about…”
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Insecticide resistance exerts significant fitness costs in immature stages of Anopheles gambiae in western Kenya by Osoro, Joyce K, Machani, Maxwell G, Ochomo, Eric, Wanjala, Christine, Omukunda, Elizabeth, Munga, Stephen, Githeko, Andrew K, Yan, Guiyun, Afrane, Yaw A

“…Despite increasing documentation of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors against public health insecticides in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a paucity of…”
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Influence of blood meal and age of mosquitoes on susceptibility to pyrethroids in Anopheles gambiae from Western Kenya by Machani, Maxwell G, Ochomo, Eric, Sang, David, Bonizzoni, Mariangela, Zhou, Guofa, Githeko, Andrew K, Yan, Guiyun, Afrane, Yaw A

“…Physiological characteristics (age and blood feeding status) of malaria vectors can influence their susceptibility to the current vector control tools that…”
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Epidemiological risk factors for clinical malaria infection in the highlands of Western Kenya by Essendi, Walters M, Vardo-Zalik, Anne M, Lo, Eugenia, Machani, Maxwell G, Zhou, Guofa, Githeko, Andrew K, Yan, Guiyun, Afrane, Yaw A

“…Understanding the complex heterogeneity of risk factors that can contribute to an increased risk of malaria at the individual and household level will enable…”
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Insecticide resistant Anopheles gambiae have enhanced longevity but reduced reproductive fitness and a longer first gonotrophic cycle by Osoro, Joyce K., Machani, Maxwell G., Ochomo, Eric, Wanjala, Christine, Omukunda, Elizabeth, Githeko, Andrew K., Yan, Guiyun, Afrane, Yaw A.

“…Widespread insecticide resistance in African malaria vectors raises concerns over the potential to compromise malaria vector control interventions…”
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Genetic diversity and population structure of the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum surface protein Pfs47 in isolates from the lowlands in Western Kenya by Onyango, Shirley A, Ochwedo, Kevin O, Machani, Maxwell G, Omondi, Collince J, Debrah, Isaiah, Ogolla, Sidney O, Lee, Ming-Chieh, Zhou, Guofa, Kokwaro, Elizabeth, Kazura, James W, Afrane, Yaw A, Githeko, Andrew K, Zhong, Daibin, Yan, Guiyun

“…Plasmodium falciparum parasites have evolved genetic adaptations to overcome immune responses mounted by diverse Anopheles vectors hindering malaria control…”
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Differences in malaria vector biting behavior and changing vulnerability to malaria transmission in contrasting ecosystems of western Kenya by Nzioki, Irene, Machani, Maxwell G, Onyango, Shirley A, Kabui, Kevin K, Githeko, Andrew K, Ochomo, Eric, Yan, Guiyun, Afrane, Yaw A

“…Designing, implementing, and upscaling of effective malaria vector control strategies necessitates an understanding of when and where transmission occurs. This…”
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Secondary malaria vectors in western Kenya include novel species with unexpectedly high densities and parasite infection rates by Mustapha, Amine M, Musembi, Susan, Nyamache, Anthony K, Machani, Maxwell G, Kosgei, Jackline, Wamuyu, Lucy, Ochomo, Eric, Lobo, Neil F

“…Malaria vector control has been implemented chiefly through indoor interventions targeting primary vectors resulting in population declines-pointing to a…”
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Molecular characterization and genotype distribution of thioester-containing protein 1 gene in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes in western Kenya by Onyango, Shirley A, Ochwedo, Kevin O, Machani, Maxwell G, Olumeh, Julius O, Debrah, Isaiah, Omondi, Collince J, Ogolla, Sidney O, Lee, Ming-Chieh, Zhou, Guofa, Kokwaro, Elizabeth, Kazura, James W, Afrane, Yaw A, Githeko, Andrew K, Zhong, Daibin, Yan, Guiyun

“…Evolutionary pressures lead to the selection of efficient malaria vectors either resistant or susceptible to Plasmodium parasites. These forces may favour the…”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Anopheles funestus in Western Kenya Based on Mitochondrial DNA Marker COII by Debrah, Isaiah, Ochwedo, Kevin O, Otambo, Wilfred O, Machani, Maxwell G, Magomere, Edwin O, Onyango, Shirley A, Zhong, Daibin, Amoah, Linda E, Githeko, Andrew K, Afrane, Yaw A, Yan, Guiyun

“…The mitochondrial marker, was employed to assess the genetic structure and diversity of a very important malaria vector in Africa that adapt and colonize…”
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Impact of Insecticide Resistance on P. falciparum Vectors’ Biting, Feeding, and Resting Behaviour in Selected Clusters in Teso North and South Subcounties in Busia County, Western Kenya by Mbogo, Charles M., Mathenge, Evan M., Wanjoya, Antony K., Murima, Paul N., Kemei, Brigid J., Amito, Richard O., Machani, Maxwell G., Ndegwa, Paul N., Irungu, Lucy W., Githinji, Edward K., Ombui, Geoffrey M.

“…Introduction. Behavioural resistance to insecticides restrains the efficacy of vector control tools against mosquito-transmitted diseases. The current study is…”
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Species Composition, Phenotypic and Genotypic Resistance Levels in Major Malaria Vectors in Teso North and Teso South Subcounties in Busia County, Western Kenya by Mbogo, Charles M., Mathenge, Evan M., Wanjoya, Antony K., Murima, Paul N., Kemei, Brigid J., Amito, Richard O., Machani, Maxwell G., Ndegwa, Paul N., Irungu, Lucy W., Githinji, Edward K., Ombui, Geoffrey M.

“…Introduction. Knockdown resistance (kdr) is strongly linked to pyrethroid insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae in Africa, which may have vital…”
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Phenotypic, genotypic and biochemical changes during pyrethroid resistance selection in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes by Machani, Maxwell G., Ochomo, Eric, Zhong, Daibin, Zhou, Guofa, Wang, Xiaoming, Githeko, Andrew K., Yan, Guiyun, Afrane, Yaw A.

“…The directional selection for insecticide resistance due to indiscriminate use of insecticides in public health and agricultural system favors an increase in…”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of IAnopheles funestus/I in Western Kenya Based on Mitochondrial DNA Marker ICOII/I by Debrah, Isaiah, Ochwedo, Kevin O, Otambo, Wilfred O, Machani, Maxwell G, Magomere, Edwin O, Onyango, Shirley A, Zhong, Daibin, Amoah, Linda E, Githeko, Andrew K, Afrane, Yaw A, Yan, Guiyun

“…An. funestus is a major vector of human malaria and is responsible for high transmissions in sub-Saharan Africa. In the malaria endemic region of western…”
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