Anopheles stephensi: a new and important menace to South America?

Key Points

• Increased malaria transmission risk is associated with anopheles stephensi, highlighting urgent public health concern.
• Co-occurrence rates show a significant rise in malaria cases, with risk linked to this species in various regions.
• Observational analysis indicates vector control measures are vital to manage insecticide resistance and reduce transmission.
• This region may face significant challenges in malaria control and prevention due to the threats posed by newly introducing vectors.