Environmental Factors Affecting Anopheles farauti Larvae in Solomon Islands
Author Information
Author(s): Bugoro Hugo, Hii Jeffery, Russell Tanya L, Cooper Robert D, Chan Benny KK, Iro'ofa Charles, Butafa Charles, Apairamo Allen, Bobogare Albino, Chen Cheng-Chen
Hypothesis
What environmental factors influence the presence and density of Anopheles farauti larvae in brackish water streams?
Conclusion
The study found that environmental factors significantly influence the presence and abundance of An. farauti larvae in large brackish water streams.
Supporting Evidence
- Larvae were more abundant within 50 m of the ocean during the dry season.
- Presence of aquatic emergent plants positively associated with larval presence.
- High rainfall negatively affected larval presence and abundance.
Takeaway
This study shows that certain plants and salinity levels help Anopheles farauti larvae thrive in streams, which can help in controlling malaria.
Methodology
Larval sites were mapped and larvae were collected monthly for 12 months from three streams, measuring environmental parameters like salinity and plant presence.
Limitations
The study did not collect data in February 2008 due to heavy rain and flooding.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.049; p < 0.001; p = 0.002; p = 0.014
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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