survey of malarial parasite and anopheline mosquitoes in Rawalpindi-Islamabad area

ABSTRACT

Four thousand persons were surveyed for malarial parasite in 10 localities around Rawalpindi-Islamabad during September-November, 1982. A parasite rate of 0.35% [Rawalpindi = 0.3%, Islamabad = 0.4%] was observed. Seven species of anopheline mosquitoes were identified from this area. Population of female mosquitoes was more in cattle sheds than human dwellings. Some control measures for malarial parasites have also been discussed