Evidence incriminating Anopheles maculatus as a potential vector of Plasmodium knowlesi and Plasmodium inui

Key Points

• Anopheles maculatus may play a crucial role in transmitting Plasmodium knowlesi and inui, leading to increased malaria cases.
• Field and laboratory analyses indicated a high association of Anopheles maculatus with Plasmodium knowlesi, supporting its potential as a malaria vector.
• Genetic analysis demonstrated the presence of both Plasmodium knowlesi and Plasmodium inui in mosquito samples, highlighting vector-pathogen interactions.
• Findings underline the need for targeted vector control strategies to mitigate malaria transmission linked to Anopheles maculatus.