Teshome Degefa

Molecular evidence of pfhrp2/pfhrp3 exon 2 deletions and potential HRP2-based RDT diagnostic failure in southern Ethiopia

Deletions of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 in Plasmodium falciparum compromise the diagnostic performance of HRP2-based rapid diagnostic tests. These deletions can cause false-negative HRP2-based RDT results, leading to missed treatment and ongoing transmission. This study determined the pre...

Anopheles larval ecology and physicochemical characterization of larval habitats in Dire Dawa: an area colonized by Anopheles stephensi in Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Understanding mosquito larval ecology is crucial for effective vector control strategies. While much is known about Anopheles larval habitat distribution, the impact of landscape (urban vs. rural) on Anopheles stephensi larval distribution and population dynam...