@article{bedjou p. n'dri_wipf_saric_fodjo_raso_utzinger_mueller_mouhamadou_2023, title={Species composition and insecticide resistance in malaria vectors in Ellibou, southern Cote d'Ivoire and first finding of Anopheles arabiensis in Cote d'Ivoire}, volume={22}, ISSN={["1475-2875"]}, DOI={10.1186/s12936-023-04456-y}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={1}, journal={MALARIA JOURNAL}, author={Bedjou P. N'Dri and Wipf, Nadja C. and Saric, Jasmina and Fodjo, Behi K. and Raso, Giovanna and Utzinger, Juerg and Mueller, Pie and Mouhamadou, Chouaibou S.}, year={2023}, month={Mar} }
 @article{chen_ponnusamy_mouhamadou_fodjo_sadia_affoue_deguenon_roe_2022, title={Internal and external microbiota of home-caught Anopheles coluzzii (Diptera: Culicidae) from Cote d'Ivoire, Africa: Mosquitoes are filthy}, volume={17}, ISSN={["1932-6203"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278912}, DOI={10.1371/journal.pone.0278912}, abstractNote={Over the past 10 years, studies using high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing have shown that mosquitoes harbor diverse bacterial communities in their digestive system. However, no previous research has examined the total bacteria community inside versus outside of mosquitoes and whether bacteria found on the outside could represent a potential health threat through mechanical transfer. We examined the bacterial community of the external surface and internal body of female Anopheles coluzzii adults collected from homes in Côte d’Ivoire, Africa, by Illumina sequencing of the V3 to V4 region of 16S rRNA gene. Anopheles coluzzii is in the Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (s.l.) species complex and important in the transmission of malaria. The total 16S rRNA reads were assigned to 34 phyla, 73 orders, 325 families, and 700 genera. At the genus level, the most abundant genera inside and outside combined were Bacillus, Staphylococcus, Enterobacter, Corynebacterium, Kocuria, Providencia, and Sphingomonas. Mosquitoes had a greater diversity of bacterial taxa internally compared to the outside. The internal bacterial communities were similar between homes, while the external body samples were significantly different between homes. The bacteria on the external body were associated with plants, human and animal skin, and human and animal infections. Internally, Rickettsia bellii and Rickettsia typhi were found, potentially of importance, since this genus is associated with human diseases. Based on these findings, further research is warranted to assess the potential mechanical transmission of bacteria by mosquitoes moving into homes and the importance of the internal mosquito microbiota in human health.}, number={12}, journal={PLOS ONE}, author={Chen, Kaiying and Ponnusamy, Loganathan and Mouhamadou, Chouaibou S. and Fodjo, Behi Kouadio and Sadia, Gba Christabelle and Affoue, France Paraudie Kouadio and Deguenon, Jean M. and Roe, R. Michael}, editor={Terenius, OlleEditor}, year={2022}, month={Dec} }
 @article{chen_deguenon_cave_denning_reiskind_watson_stewart_gittins_zheng_liu_et al._2021, title={New thinking for filth fly control: residual, non-chemical wall spray from volcanic glass}, volume={35}, ISSN={["1365-2915"]}, DOI={10.1111/mve.12521}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={3}, journal={MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY}, author={Chen, K. and Deguenon, J. M. and Cave, G. and Denning, S. S. and Reiskind, M. H. and Watson, D. W. and Stewart, D. A. and Gittins, D. and Zheng, Y. and Liu, X. and et al.}, year={2021}, month={Sep}, pages={451–461} }
 @article{bedjou p. n'dri_heitz-tokpa_chouaibou_raso_koffi_coulibaly_yapi_mueller_utzinger_2020, title={Use of Insecticides in Agriculture and the Prevention of Vector-Borne Diseases: Population Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Beliefs in Elibou, South Cote d'Ivoire}, volume={5}, ISSN={["2414-6366"]}, DOI={10.3390/tropicalmed5010036}, abstractNote={People’s knowledge, attitudes, practices and beliefs (KAPB) pertaining to malaria are generally well described. However, little is known about population knowledge and awareness of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors. The aim of this study was to investigate KAPB related to insecticide resistance in malaria vectors due to the use of insecticides in agriculture and the prevention against mosquitoes. In mid-2017, we carried out a cross-sectional survey in Elibou, South Côte d’Ivoire, employing a mixed methods approach. Quantitative data were obtained with a questionnaire addressed to household heads. Interviews were conducted with key opinion leaders, including village chiefs, traditional healers, heads of health centres and pesticide sellers. Focus group discussions were conducted with youth and elders. A total of 203 individuals participated in the questionnaire survey (132 males, 65%). We found that people had good knowledge about malaria and mosquitoes transmitting the disease, while they felt that preventing measures were ineffective. Pesticides were intensively used by farmers, mainly during the rainy season. Among the pesticides used, insecticides and herbicides were most commonly used. While there was poor knowledge about resistance, the interviewees stated that insecticides were not killing the mosquitoes anymore. The main reason given was that insecticides were diluted by the manufacturers as a marketing strategy to sell larger quantities. More than a third of the farmers used agricultural pesticides for domestic purposes to kill weeds or mosquitoes. We observed a misuse of pesticides among farmers, explained by the lack of specific training. In the community, long-lasting insecticidal nets were the most common preventive measure against malaria, followed by mosquito coils and insecticide sprays. The interviewees felt that the most effective way of dealing with insecticide resistance was to combine at least two preventive measures. In conclusion, population attitudes and practices related to insecticides used in agriculture and the prevention against mosquitoes could lead to resistance in malaria vectors, while people’s knowledge about insecticide resistance was limited. There is a need to raise awareness in communities about the presence of resistance in malaria vectors and to involve them in resistance management.}, number={1}, journal={TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE}, author={Bedjou P. N'Dri and Heitz-Tokpa, Kathrin and Chouaibou, Mouhamadou and Raso, Giovanna and Koffi, Amoin J. and Coulibaly, Jean T. and Yapi, Richard B. and Mueller, Pie and Utzinger, Juerg}, year={2020}, month={Mar} }
 @article{mouhamadou_souza_fodjo_zoh_bli_koudou_2019, title={Evidence of insecticide resistance selection in wild Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes due to agricultural pesticide use}, volume={8}, ISSN={["2049-9957"]}, DOI={10.1186/s40249-019-0572-2}, abstractNote={The wetlands used for some agricultural activities constitute productive breeding sites for many mosquito species. Thus, the agricultural use of insecticide targeting other pests may select for insecticide resistance in malaria mosquitoes. The purpose of this study is to clarify some knowledge gaps on the role of agrochemicals in the development of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors is of utmost importance for vector control.Using the CDC bottle test and the log-probit analysis, we investigated for the first time the resistance levels of Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes to neonicotinoids, insecticides used exclusively for crop protection in Côte d'Ivoire. The study was conducted in two agricultural regions (Tiassale and Gagnoa) and one non-agricultural region (Vitre) between June and August 2017 using clothianidin, acetamiprid and imidacloprid.Mosquito populations from Tiassale and Gagnoa (agricultural settings) were determined to be resistant to acetamiprid with mortality rates being < 85% at 24 h post-exposure. In Vitre (non-agricultural area) however, the mosquito population was susceptible to acetamiprid. In all three localities, mosquito populations were resistant to imidacloprid (mortality rates were 60% in Vitre, 37% in Tiassale, and 13% in Gagnoa) and completely susceptible to clothianidin (100% mortality). An. coluzzii represented 100% of mosquito collected in Gagnoa, 86% in Tiassale and 96% in Vitre.This study provides strong evidence that agricultural use of insecticides can cause insecticide resistance in malaria vector populations. Insecticide resistance driven by agrochemical usage should be considered when vector control strategies are developed.}, journal={INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY}, author={Mouhamadou, Chouaibou Seidou and Souza, Sarah Souline and Fodjo, Behi Kouadio and Zoh, Marius Gonse and Bli, Nestor Kesse and Koudou, Benjamin Guibehi}, year={2019}, month={Jul} }