Febrile temperatures influence the transmission competence of mature Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes
Prince Chigozirim Ubiaru, Joyce Nyirongo, Antrea Pallikara, Lisa C Ranford-Cartwright, Omar Janha
This study examines how febrile temperatures affect the viability and transmissibility of Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes, showing that higher temperatures reduce their ability to infect mosquitoes.
bioRxiv · Sep 9, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology