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To assess whether indoor residual spraying can provide additional protection against clinical malaria over current best practice of long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets in The Gambia: study protocol for a two-armed cluster-randomised study (2011)
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Pinder, M., Jawara, M., Jarju, L., Ballah, K., Jeffries, D., Lluberas, M., …Lindsay, S. (2011). To assess whether indoor residual spraying can provide additional protection against clinical malaria over current best practice of long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets in The Gambia: study protocol for a two-armed cluster-randomised study. Trials, 12, https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-12-147

Background: Recently, there has been mounting interest in scaling-up vector control against malaria in Africa. It needs to be determined if indoor residual spraying (IRS with DDT) will provide significant marginal protection against malaria over curr... Read More about To assess whether indoor residual spraying can provide additional protection against clinical malaria over current best practice of long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets in The Gambia: study protocol for a two-armed cluster-randomised study.

A research agenda for malaria eradication: vector control (2011)
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Control, T. M. C. G. O. V. (2011). A research agenda for malaria eradication: vector control. PLoS Medicine, 8, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000401

Different challenges are presented by the variety of malaria transmission environments present in the world today. In each setting, improved control for reduction of morbidity is a necessary first step towards the long-range goal of malaria eradicati... Read More about A research agenda for malaria eradication: vector control.

Social acceptability and durability of two different house screening interventions against exposure to malaria vectors, Plasmodium falciparum infection and anaemia in children in The Gambia, West Africa. (2010)
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Kirby, M., Ba, P., Jones, C., Kelly, A., Jasseh, M., & Lindsay, S. (2010). Social acceptability and durability of two different house screening interventions against exposure to malaria vectors, Plasmodium falciparum infection and anaemia in children in The Gambia, West Africa. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 83, 965-972. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2010.10-0311

Is mosquito larval source management appropriate for reducing malaria in areas of extensive flooding in The Gambia? A cross-over intervention trial (2010)
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Majambere, S., Pinder, M., Fillinger, U., Ameh, D., Conway, D., Green, C., …Lindsay, S. (2010). Is mosquito larval source management appropriate for reducing malaria in areas of extensive flooding in The Gambia? A cross-over intervention trial. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 82(2), 176-184. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2010.09-0373

'Like sugar and honey': the embedded ethics of a larval control project in The Gambia (2010)
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Kelly, A., Ameh, D., Majambere, S., Lindsay, S., & Pinder, M. (2010). 'Like sugar and honey': the embedded ethics of a larval control project in The Gambia. Social Science & Medicine, 70(12), 1912-1919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.02.012

This paper describes a malaria research project in The Gambia to provoke thinking on the social value of transnational research. The Larval Control Project (LCP) investigated the efficacy of a microbial insecticide to reduce vector density and, ultim... Read More about 'Like sugar and honey': the embedded ethics of a larval control project in The Gambia.

Assessing the future threat from vivax malaria in the United Kingdom using two markedly different modelling approaches (2010)
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Lindsay, S., Hole, D., Hutchinson, R., Richards, S., & Willis, S. (2010). Assessing the future threat from vivax malaria in the United Kingdom using two markedly different modelling approaches. Malaria Journal, 9, https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-9-70

Background: The world is facing an increased threat from new and emerging diseases, and there is concern that climate change will expand areas suitable for transmission of vector borne diseases. The likelihood of vivax malaria returning to the UK was... Read More about Assessing the future threat from vivax malaria in the United Kingdom using two markedly different modelling approaches.

Effect of two different house screening interventions on exposure to malaria vectors and on anaemia in children in The Gambia: a randomised controlled trial (2009)
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Kirby, M., Ameh, D., Bottomley, C., Green, C., Jawara, M., Milligan, P., …Lindsay, S. (2009). Effect of two different house screening interventions on exposure to malaria vectors and on anaemia in children in The Gambia: a randomised controlled trial. The Lancet, 374(9694), 998-1009. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736%2809%2960871-0

Background: House screening should protect people against malaria. We assessed whether two types of house screening—full screening of windows, doors, and closing eaves, or installation of screened ceilings—could reduce house entry of malaria vectors... Read More about Effect of two different house screening interventions on exposure to malaria vectors and on anaemia in children in The Gambia: a randomised controlled trial.

Integrated malaria vector control with microbial larvicides and insecticide-treated nets in the western Kenya: a controlled trial (2009)
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Fillinger, U., Ndenga, B., Githeko, A., & Lindsay, S. (2009). Integrated malaria vector control with microbial larvicides and insecticide-treated nets in the western Kenya: a controlled trial. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 87, 655-665. https://doi.org/10.2471/blt.08.055632

Objective To assess the contributions of both microbial larvicides and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in terms of reducing malaria incidence in an integrated vector management programme in an area moderately endemic for malaria in the western Kenyan... Read More about Integrated malaria vector control with microbial larvicides and insecticide-treated nets in the western Kenya: a controlled trial.

Role of fish as predators of mosquito larvae on the floodplain of the Gambia River. (2009)
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Louca, V., Lucas, M., Green, C., Majambere, S., Fillinger, U., & Lindsay, S. (2009). Role of fish as predators of mosquito larvae on the floodplain of the Gambia River. Journal of Medical Entomology, 46(3), 546-556. https://doi.org/10.1603/033.046.0320

We examined the potential of using native fish species in regulating mosquitoes in the floodplain of the Gambia River, the major source of mosquitoes in rural parts of The Gambia. Fishes and mosquito larvae were sampled along two 2.3-km-long transect... Read More about Role of fish as predators of mosquito larvae on the floodplain of the Gambia River..

Importance of eaves to house entry by Anopheline, but not Culicine, mosquitoes. (2009)
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Njie, M., Dilger, E., Lindsay, S., & Kirby, M. (2009). Importance of eaves to house entry by Anopheline, but not Culicine, mosquitoes. Journal of Medical Entomology, 46(3), 505-510. https://doi.org/10.1603/033.046.0314

Screening homes is an effective way of reducing house entry by mosquitoes. Here, we assess how important blocking the eaves is for reducing house entry by anopheline and culicine mosquitoes for houses that have screened doors and no windows. Twelve h... Read More about Importance of eaves to house entry by Anopheline, but not Culicine, mosquitoes..

Microbial Larvicide Application by a Large-Scale, Community-Based Program Reduces Malaria Infection Prevalence in Urban Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (2009)
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Geissbühler, Y., Kannady, K., Chaki, P. P., Emidi, B., Govella, N. J., Mayagaya, V., Kiama, M., Mtasiwa, D., Mshinda, H., Lindsay, S. W., Tanner, M., Fillinger, U., de Castro, M. C., & Killeen, G. F. (2009). Microbial Larvicide Application by a Large-Scale, Community-Based Program Reduces Malaria Infection Prevalence in Urban Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. PLoS ONE, 4(3), Article e5107. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0005107

Background Malaria control in Africa is most tractable in urban settlements yet most research has focused on rural settings. Elimination of malaria transmission from urban areas may require larval control strategies that complement adult mosquito con... Read More about Microbial Larvicide Application by a Large-Scale, Community-Based Program Reduces Malaria Infection Prevalence in Urban Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Fish community characteristics of the lower Gambia River floodplains: a study in the last major undisturbed West African river (2009)
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Louca, V., Lindsay, S., Majambere, S., & Lucas, M. (2009). Fish community characteristics of the lower Gambia River floodplains: a study in the last major undisturbed West African river. Freshwater Biology, 54(2), 254-271. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2427.2008.02105.x

1. The Gambia River is the last major West African river that has not been impounded. However, a hydroelectric dam is being constructed and substantial changes to the hydrology and ecology of the system are expected. 2. Little information is availabl... Read More about Fish community characteristics of the lower Gambia River floodplains: a study in the last major undisturbed West African river.

Spatial distribution of mosquito larvae and the potential for targeted larval control in The Gambia. (2008)
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Majambere, S., Fillinger, U., Sayer, D., Green, C., & Lindsay, S. (2008). Spatial distribution of mosquito larvae and the potential for targeted larval control in The Gambia. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 79(1), 19-27

We examined the distribution of aquatic stages of malaria vectors in a 400-km2 area in rural Gambia to assess the practicality of targeting larval control. During the rainy season, the peak period of malaria transmission, breeding sites were 70% more... Read More about Spatial distribution of mosquito larvae and the potential for targeted larval control in The Gambia..

Study protocol for a three-armed randomized controlled trial to assess whether house screening can reduce exposure to malaria vectors and reduce malaria transmission in The Gambia (2008)
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Kirby, M., Milligan, P., Conway, D., & Lindsay, S. (2008). Study protocol for a three-armed randomized controlled trial to assess whether house screening can reduce exposure to malaria vectors and reduce malaria transmission in The Gambia. Trials, 9, Article 33. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-9-33

Background: Mosquito-proofing homes was one of the principal methods of environmental management in the early 1900s. House screening provides protection against malaria by reducing exposure to malaria parasites and has the added benefit of protecting... Read More about Study protocol for a three-armed randomized controlled trial to assess whether house screening can reduce exposure to malaria vectors and reduce malaria transmission in The Gambia.

Risk factors for house-entry by malaria vectors in a rural town and satellite villages in The Gambia (2008)
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Kirby, M., Green, C., Milligan, P., Charalambos, S., Jasseh, M., Conway, D., & Lindsay, S. (2008). Risk factors for house-entry by malaria vectors in a rural town and satellite villages in The Gambia. Malaria Journal, 7, Article 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-7-2

Background: In the pre-intervention year of a randomized controlled trial investigating the protective effects of house screening against malaria-transmitting vectors, a multi-factorial risk factor analysis study was used to identify factors that inf... Read More about Risk factors for house-entry by malaria vectors in a rural town and satellite villages in The Gambia.

A tool box for operational mosquito larval control: preliminary results and early lessons from the Urban Malaria Control Program in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2008)
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Fillinger, U., Kannady, K., William, G., Vanek, M., Dongus, S., Nyika, D., …Killeen, G. (2008). A tool box for operational mosquito larval control: preliminary results and early lessons from the Urban Malaria Control Program in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Malaria Journal, 7, Article 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-7-20

Background: As the population of Africa rapidly urbanizes, large populations could be protected from malaria by controlling aquatic stages of mosquitoes if cost-effective and scalable implementation systems can be designed. Methods: A recently initia... Read More about A tool box for operational mosquito larval control: preliminary results and early lessons from the Urban Malaria Control Program in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Suitability of two carbon dioxide-baited traps for mosquito surveillance in the United Kingdom. (2007)
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Hutchinson, R., West, P., & Lindsay, S. (2007). Suitability of two carbon dioxide-baited traps for mosquito surveillance in the United Kingdom. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 97(6), 591-597. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007485307005263

Rapidly changing environments and an increase in human movement around the globe have contributed to a rise in new and emerging diseases, many of which are arthropod borne. The threat posed to the United Kingdom by such diseases is uncertain, and the... Read More about Suitability of two carbon dioxide-baited traps for mosquito surveillance in the United Kingdom..

Interdependence of domestic malaria prevention measures and mosquito-human interactions in urban Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2007)
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Geissbühler, Y., Chaki, P., Emidi, B., Govella, N., Shirima, R., Mayagaya, V., …Killeen, G. (2007). Interdependence of domestic malaria prevention measures and mosquito-human interactions in urban Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Malaria Journal, 6, Article 126. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-6-126

Background: Successful malaria vector control depends on understanding behavioural interactions between mosquitoes and humans, which are highly setting-specific and may have characteristic features in urban environments. Here mosquito biting patterns... Read More about Interdependence of domestic malaria prevention measures and mosquito-human interactions in urban Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.