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September 20, 2025International Journal of Biological and Chemical SciencesOpen Access

Seasonal variability in the distribution of Microsporidia MB infection in Anopheles gambiae in a rice-growing area of Benin

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IAIsraël AlokemeGTGeneviève TchigossouFTFilémon Tokponnon

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Overview

Study identifies seasonal distribution and infection rates of microsporidia mb in anopheles gambiae, suggesting potential role in vector management.

Key Points

  • Microsporidia mb infection rate was 4.46% across collected mosquitoes and larvae, highlighting its presence in the vector population.
  • During the dry season, 13.72% of mosquitoes carried microsporidia mb, compared to only 0.85% in the rainy season, indicating significant seasonal variability.
  • Infection prevalence was higher in larvae reared to adulthood than in field-captured adults, suggesting developmental influence.
  • Findings show the potential role of microsporidia mb as an endosymbiont for future vector control strategies in areas with insecticide resistance.

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Alokeme et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d469c831b076d99fa66930https://doi.org/10.4314/ijbcs.v19i3.22
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