Thialao Sarr

Thialao Sarr


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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MBMame Thierno Bakhoum
Mame Thierno Bakhoum
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Aminata BA
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Gorgui DIOUF
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Moussa Fall
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Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) and Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) are endemic zoonotic pathogens in Senegal, transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks, respectively. Understanding the seasonal and spatial dynamics of their vectors is essential to improve targeted surveillance. This study investigated the abundance, diversity, and viral infection status of vector populations in a transboundary region (Matam) and a non-transboundary region (Thiès) over two seasons from September 2022 to March 2024. We collected mosquitoes using CO2-baited CDC light traps and sampled ticks directly from domestic small ruminants. A total of 6558 mosquitoes across 23 species and 1904 ticks representing seven species were morphologically identified. Mosquito abundance peaked significantly during the rainy season. Conversely, tick diversity increased during the dry season, with Hyalomma rufipes emerging as the predominant species. Crucially, RVFV was detected exclusively in Aedes vexans mosquito pools from the transboundary Matam region, emphasizing the epidemiological risk associated with cross-border livestock mobility. Viral RNA of CCHFV was detected in multiple tick species across both regions and seasons, confirming a sustained, multi-vector enzootic cycle. These findings demonstrate persistent RVFV and CCHFV circulation in Senegal and highlight the critical need for integrated, season-specific vector surveillance frameworks.