Study of disease vectors at the site of the proposed hydroelectric dam at Memve’ele (Cameroon)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1994
Authors:I. Takougang, Ekobo, A. S., Eyenga, V. E., Enyong, P.
Journal:Bulletin de la Société de Pathologie Exotique
Volume:87
Pagination:261-266
Date Published:1994
Keywords:Africa, Cameroon, Chrysops dimidiata, Chrysops silacea, Disease, Loa loa, Microfilaria, Tabanidae
Abstract:

The present study was designed to assess the health risk of the future hydroelectric dam at Memve’ele with reference to vector-borne diseases. Entomological and malacological surveys were carried out in the project area. The main vectors collected were Anopheles gambiae and A. nili for malaria; Simulium damnosum for onchocerciasis; Glossina palpalis for trypanosomiasis; Chrysops dimidiatus and C. silacea for loasis. No snail host of schistosomes was reported. The risk of introduction of the diseases is discussed.

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