The Biology of A. gambiae and the Malaria Problem Italian East Africa

Abstract

Most of the information given here on Anopheles gambiae, Giles, in Italian East Africa has already been noticed [cf. R.A.E., B 26 183, 215; 28 62, 117]. A. gambiae is highly adaptable to changes in environment; the larvae have been found to resist submersion under water for over 12 hours and are not killed by the jolting incidental to transport. At present there exists no means for eliminating malaria in the districts infested by this Anopheline, and the only possible measures of control are screening, quinine prophylaxis, and medical treatment.