Vector Analysis
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This chapter describes methods relating to the handling and processing of Anopheles mosquitoes captured during malaria vector field studies. Areas covered include the following methods
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Handling mosquitoes in the field.
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Developing assembly-line approaches for specimen processing.
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Taxonomically identifying mosquitoes.
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Classifying blood-feeding stages, parity, and Christophers’ stages of ovarian development.
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Using molecular methods for identifying specific species of mosquitoes belonging to Anopheles species complexes.
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This chapter complements Chapter 1.