The effect of nosematosis on the development ofPlasmodium falciparum inAnopheles stephensi
- 1 January 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Zeitschrift Fur Parasitenkunde-Parasitology Research
- Vol. 78 (2) , 168-171
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00931661
Abstract
To quantify the effect ofNosema algerae (Microsporida, Nosematidae) on the development ofPlasmodium falciparum inAnopheles stephensi (Diptera, Culicidae), we carried out infection experiments under standardized laboratory conditions. Apart from a mean reduction of 69% in oocyst development, smaller numbers of oocysts and fewer sporozoites were found in theNosema-infected mosquitoes. In addition, nosematosis resulted in higher mortality. The potential role ofNosema algerae as a biological control agent is discussed.Keywords
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