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Spatial–temporal clustering of malaria using routinely collected health facility data on the Kenyan Coast
BACKGROUND: The over-distributed pattern of malaria transmission has led to attempts to define malaria "hotspots" that could be targeted for …
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mHAT app for automated malaria rapid test result analysis and aggregation: a pilot study
BACKGROUND: There are a variety of approaches being used for malaria surveillance. While active and reactive case detection have been …
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Factors associated with the use of insecticide-treated nets: analysis of the 2018 Burkina Faso Malaria Indicator Survey
BACKGROUND: Sleeping under an ITN reduces contact with mosquitoes through the combination of a physical barrier and an insecticidal effect, …
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Participatory research for the development of information, education and communication tools to promote intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Mozambique
BACKGROUND: To improve the coverage of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) in Africa, Medicines for Malaria Venture …
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Genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum populations in three malaria transmission settings in Madagascar
BACKGROUND: Assessment of the genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum parasites from various malaria transmission settings could help to define tailored …
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Microbiota identified from preserved Anopheles
Abstract Background Mosquito species from the Anopheles gambiae complex and the Anopheles funestus group are dominant African malaria vectors. Mosquito …
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Determinants of intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine in pregnant women (IPTp-SP) in Mali, a household survey
BACKGROUND: In malaria endemic regions, intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) is recommended for all pregnant women during prenatal consultation, …
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Asymptomatic malaria and anaemia among pregnant women during high and low malaria transmission seasons in Burkina Faso: household-based cross-sectional surveys in Burkina Faso, 2013 and 2017
BACKGROUND: Malaria in endemic countries is often asymptomatic during pregnancy, but it has substantial consequences for both the mother and …
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Genetic diversity and genetic relatedness in Plasmodium falciparum parasite population in individuals with uncomplicated malaria based on microsatellite typing in Eastern and Western regions of Uganda, 2019–2020
BACKGROUND: Genetic diversity and parasite relatedness are essential parameters for assessing impact of interventions and understanding transmission dynamics of malaria …
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Genetic diversity and population structure of Plasmodium falciparum in Nigeria: insights from microsatellite loci analysis
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a public health burden especially in Nigeria. To develop new malaria control and elimination strategies or refine …
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A randomized, double-blind, phase 2b study to investigate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a single-dose regimen of ferroquine with artefenomel in adults and children with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
BACKGROUND: For uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria, highly efficacious single-dose treatments are expected to increase compliance and improve treatment outcomes, and …
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Malaria incidence and mortality in Zimbabwe during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of routine surveillance data
BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed a unique challenge to health care systems globally. To curb COVID-19 …
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The effect of community-driven larval source management and house improvement on malaria transmission when added to the standard malaria control strategies in Malawi: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Current standard interventions are not universally sufficient for malaria elimination. The effects of community-based house improvement (HI) and larval …
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The application of drones for mosquito larval habitat identification in rural environments: a practical approach for malaria control?
BACKGROUND: Spatio-temporal trends in mosquito-borne diseases are driven by the locations and seasonality of larval habitat. One method of disease …
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IFN-λ4 genetic variants influence clinical malaria episodes in a cohort of Kenyan children
BACKGROUND: Interferon (IFN)- λ4, a type III IFN, production is controlled by a dinucleotide frameshift variant (rs368234815-dG/TT) within the first …
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Leveraging phone-based mobile technology to improve data quality at health facilities in rural Malawi: a best practice project
BACKGROUND: To further reduce malaria burden, identification of areas with highest burden for targeted interventions needs to occur. Routine health …
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Quality of care for adult in-patients with malaria in a tertiary hospital in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Prompt detection and appropriate treatment of malaria prevents severe disease and death. The quality of care for adult malaria …
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Do clinicians in areas of declining malaria transmission adhere to malaria diagnosis guidelines? A cross-sectional study from Kampala, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Uganda's clinical management guidelines recommend a malaria laboratory test in all patients presenting with fever (history of fever or …
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Ten years of monitoring malaria trend and factors associated with malaria test positivity rates in Lower Moshi
BACKGROUND: High altitude settings in Eastern Africa have been reported to experience increased malaria burden due to vector habitat expansion. …
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Historical trends and new surveillance of Plasmodium falciparum drug resistance markers in Angola
BACKGROUND: Plasmodium falciparum resistance to chloroquine (CQ) and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) has historically posed a major threat to malaria control throughout …