ISCEP 2026 At Sunway Putra Hotel 17-18 August 2026
ABSTRACT
DISTRIBUTION OF ANOPHELES VECTOR IN A PLASMODIUM KNOWLESI RISK AREA IN HUTAN SIMPAN KAHANG, KLUANG, JOHOR, MALAYSIA
Fadilawati ALI", Nor Hana AHMAD BAHURI, Ropiah JARA'EE
Wang Health District Office Kangoo Ma hor State Health Department, Johor Bahn Joer Malaysi "why
ABSTRACT
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Zoonotic malaria caused by Plasmodius knowlesi remains a public health concem in Malaysia, particularly in forested areas that serve as potential habitats for malaria vectors. This study was conducted in Hutan Simpan Kahang Kluang, Johor, following the report of two P. knowlesi cases, to determine the distribution of Anopheles maculatus and Anopheles leucophyrus as malaria vectors in the area. Adult mosquito collections were conducted from January to April 2020 using the human landing catch (HLC) method, while larval surveys were carried out at potential breeding sites. A total of 71 adult Anopheles mosquitoes were collected, consisting of An maculatus (n45; 63.4%), An. leucosphyrus (8: 11.3%), and Anopheles spp. (n=18: 25.3%). Anopheles maculatus was the predominant species, with the highest number recorded in April. The presence of An. leucosphyrus, a known vector associated with zoonotic malaria transmission, was also detected. Larvae of several Anopheles species including An. maculatus, An leucosphyrus. An sinensis, and An, kochi, were collected during the larval survey.indicating active breeding habitats within the study area. There was no consistent linear correlation between total rainfall and the general abundance of Anopheles mosquitoes. These findings highlight the potential risk of P. knowlesi transmission in Hutan Simpan Kahang Kluang, and support the need for continuous entomological surveillance and targeted vector control strategies.
Keywords: Plesire nelesi Anopheles maculetus Anopheles leucasphemus Malaysia haren landing catch (HLC), larval survey
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