November 2010

Heterogeneity of Anopheles Mosquitoes in Nyabushozi County, Kiruhura district, Uganda

The diversity of Anopheles mosquitoes was studied for seven months in eight villages in Nyabushozi County, Kiruhura District, Uganda. The aim of the study was to identify sibling species of Anopheles gambiae S.L, and the Anopheles funestus group using ribosomal DNA polymerase chain reaction assays. A total of 2566 female A. gambiae S.L, and 270 A. funestus group...

Author(s): R. Echodu, J. Okello-Onen, J. J. Lutwama, J. Enyaru, R. Ocan, R. B. Asaba, F. Ajuga, C. Rubaire-Akiiki, D. Bradley, C. Mutero, C.Kabonesa and J. Olobo  

November 2010

Plasmodium falciparium transmission intensity in Nyabushozi County, Kiruhura district, Uganda

The prevalence of malaria in human beings and Plasmodium falciparumsporozoite infection in Anopheles mosquitoes were studied for seven months in eight villages in Nyabushozi County, Kiruhura District, Uganda. The aim of the research work was to assess Plasmodium sporozoite infection rates using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and link this with malaria prevalence. A total of 2566...

Author(s): R. Echodu, J. Okello-Onen,  J. J. Lutwama, J. Enyaru, R. Ocan, R. B. Asaba,  F. Ajuga, R. Akikii, D. Bradley, C. Mutero, C. Kabonesa and J. Olobo  

November 2010

Comparative evaluation of Molluscicidal effects of Securidaca longepedunculata (Fres.) and Tephrosia bracteolata (Guilland Perr) on Bulinus globosus

The molluscicidal activities of ethanoic and methanoic extracts of the leaf, stem bark and root of Securidaca longepedunculata (Polygalaceae) and Tephrosia brateolata (Fabaceae) against bred Bulinus globosus measured 0.50 - 0.90 mm in size, were investigated. The snails were exposed to a serial dilution of 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0 ppm of the...

Author(s): L. K. Olofintoye