From: Evaluation and optimization of membrane feeding compared to direct feeding as an assay for infectivity
Method
Mean % engorged/all mosquitoes
Mean % infected/engorged mosquitoes
Mean % infected/all mosquitoes
Direct feeding
76.0
28.4
20.6
P < 0.001
P < 0. 001
Membrane Feeding
53.5
15.0
7.6