Breeding Habitat Distribution of Medically Important Mosquitoes in Kurunegala, Gampaha, Kegalle, and Kandy Districts of Sri Lanka and Potential Risk for Disease Transmission: A Cross-Sectional Study

A significant variation in the distribution and diversity of medically important mosquito species was observed across four districts in Sri Lanka, including Kandy. The study, conducted from 2017 to 2018, identified 4663 mosquito larvae belonging to seven genera and fifteen species, with paddy fields showing the highest species richness. Negative interspecific association coefficients among vector mosquitoes suggest limited co-occurrence, which could influence disease transmission dynamics. These findings provide critical insights for targeted vector control interventions in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Kandy, potentially improving public health strategies by expanding beyond traditional disease-specific approaches.

Ranasinghe, K., Gunathilaka, N., Amarasinghe, D., & Udayanga, L. (2020). Breeding Habitat Distribution of Medically Important Mosquitoes in Kurunegala, Gampaha, Kegalle, and Kandy Districts of Sri Lanka and Potential Risk for Disease Transmission: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2020, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/7915035