Anopheline population genetics
Manguin, S.; Fontenille, D.; Chandre, F.; Lochouarn, L.; Mouchet, J.; Kengne, P.; Guillet, P.
Bulletin de la Societe de Pathologie Exotique 92(4): 229-235
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-9085 PMID: 10572657 Document Number: 499458
Population genetic studies of vectors are essential for (i) determination of their taxonomic status and consequently the definition of their vectorial role in the transmission of pathogens; (ii) evaluation of the genetic variability of species and estimation of their capacities of adaptation to selection pressure; and (iii) an estimation of gene flow among populations in order to evaluate their degree of isolation (e.g. in relation to the circulation of resistance genes). Among the malaria vectors of Africa, South-East Asia and Latin America, the large majority of the species are polymorphic. Species discussed in this review include the A. gambiae complex (including A. quadriannulatus, A. gambiae s.s. and A. arabiensis), the A. funestus s.s. group, the A. minimus complex, the A. dirus complex, A. pseudopunctipennis and A. darlingi.