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Effect of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine doses for prevention of malaria during pregnancy in hypoendemic area in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Malaria in pregnancy increases the risk of deleterious maternal and birth outcomes. The use of ≥ 3 doses of …
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High levels of imported asymptomatic malaria but limited local transmission in KwaZulu-Natal, a South African malaria-endemic province nearing malaria elimination
BACKGROUND: KwaZulu-Natal, one of South Africa's three malaria endemic provinces, is nearing malaria elimination, reporting fewer than 100 locally-acquired cases …
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Proactive community case management in Senegal 2014–2016: a case study in maximizing the impact of community case management of malaria
The Senegal National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) introduced home-based malaria management for all ages, with diagnosis by rapid diagnostic test …
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Effect of routine seasonal malaria chemoprevention on malaria trends in children under 5 years in Dangassa, Mali
BACKGROUND: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a new strategy to prevent malaria in children under 5 years old. It has …
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Opinions of key stakeholders on alternative interventions for malaria control and elimination in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Malaria control in Tanzania currently relies primarily on long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying, alongside effective case management …
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Indoor residual spraying for malaria control in sub-Saharan Africa 1997 to 2017: an adjusted retrospective analysis
BACKGROUND: Indoor residual spraying (IRS) is a key tool for controlling and eliminating malaria by targeting vectors. To support the …
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Molecular detection and quantification of Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes carriage in used RDTs in malaria elimination settings in northern Senegal
BACKGROUND: Malaria surveillance requires powerful tools and strategies to achieve malaria elimination. Rapid diagnostic tests for malaria (RDTs) are easily …
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Effect of pre-consultation testing on clinicians’ adherence to malaria test results and waiting time among children under 5 years in the Northern Zone of Volta Region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: The Ministry of Health, Ghana, in accordance with global policy, recommends that all suspected malaria cases be confirmed parasitologically …
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Long-lasting insecticidal nets retain bio-efficacy after 5 years of storage: implications for malaria control programmes
Abstract Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the most sustainable and effective malaria control tool currently available. Global targets are …
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Longitudinal analysis of the capacities of community health workers mobilized for seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) relies on community health workers to distribute drugs. This study assessed: (1) the capacity of …
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Molecular surveillance of anti-malarial drug resistance in Democratic Republic of Congo: high variability of chloroquinoresistance and lack of amodiaquinoresistance
BACKGROUND: The loss of chloroquine (CQ) effectiveness has led to its withdrawal from national policies as a first-line treatment for …
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Systematic review of statistical methods for safety data in malaria chemoprevention in pregnancy trials
BACKGROUND: Drug safety assessments in clinical trials present unique analytical challenges. Some of these include adjusting for individual follow-up time, …
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Amplicon deep sequencing of kelch13 in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Senegal
BACKGROUND: In 2006, the Senegalese National Malaria Control Programme recommended artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) with artemether-lumefantrine as the first-line treatment …
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Applied mathematical modelling to inform national malaria policies, strategies and operations in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: More than ever, it is crucial to make the best use of existing country data, and analytical tools for …
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Assessment of subpatent Plasmodium infection in northwestern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia has set a goal for malaria elimination by 2030. Low parasite density infections may go undetected by conventional …
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Coverage and effectiveness of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) on adverse pregnancy outcomes in the Mount Cameroon area, South West Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Growing concerns about the waning efficacy of IPTp-SP warrants continuous monitoring and evaluation. This study determined coverage of IPTp-SP …
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Creating mosquito-free outdoor spaces using transfluthrin-treated chairs and ribbons
BACKGROUND: Residents of malaria-endemic communities spend several hours outdoors performing different activities, e.g. cooking, story-telling or eating, thereby exposing themselves …
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Monitoring the physical and insecticidal durability of the long-lasting insecticidal net DawaPlus® 2.0 in three States in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: 2.0 brand of long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) distributed during the 2015/16 mass campaign was set up in three ecologically …
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Trend of malaria prevalence in Wolkite health center: an implication towards the elimination of malaria in Ethiopia by 2030
BACKGROUND: Malaria is one of the main public health challenges in Ethiopia that hinder the productivity and development of the …
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Practical example of multiple antibody screening for evaluation of malaria control strategies
Abstract Background Ongoing efforts to fight Plasmodium falciparum malaria has reduced malaria in many areas, but new tools are needed …