Improvement of a synthetic lure for Anopheles gambiae using compounds produced by human skin microbiota
Abstract Background Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto is considered to be highly anthropophilic and volatiles of human origin provide essential cues during its host-seeking behaviour.A synthetic blend of three human-derived volatiles, ammonia, lactic acid and tetradecanoic acid, attracts A.gambiae.In addition, volatiles produced by human skin bacteri