Experiment in semi-natural conditions did not confirm the influence of malaria infection on bird attractiveness to mosquitoes.

Camille-Sophie Cozzarolo Romain PigeaultJulie IsaïaJérôme WassefMolly BaurOlivier Glaizot Philippe Christe

Published in: Parasites & vectors (2022)

Our study highlights the importance of testing ecological behaviours under natural conditions and suggests that different processes might be at play in mammals and birds regarding potential manipulation of attractiveness by malaria parasites.

Keyphrases

plasmodium falciparum
human health
climate change
aedes aegypti
dengue virus
zika virus