Bloodmeal Identification by Direct Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Elisa), Tested on Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) in Kenya12

C. Beier, John; V. Perkins, Peter; A. Wirtz, Robert; K. Koros, Joseph; Diggs, Diana; P. Gargan, Thomas; K. Koech, Davy

doi:10.1093/jmedent/25.1.9

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Bloodmeal Identification by Direct Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Elisa), Tested on Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) in Kenya12

Published in Journal of Medical Entomology • Jan 1, 1988

Authors:

John C. Beier

Peter V. Perkins

Robert A. Wirtz

Abstract

A direct enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed for bloodmeal identification of seven hosts. Commercially available reagents are used; the test can be completed in only 4.5 h. Blood meals can be detected up to 32 h after feeding for dried mosquitoes and up to 23 h for frozen mosquit...

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Biology

Anopheles gambiae

Blood meal

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