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Background Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among infants and children under-five in sub-Saharan Africa. In the Sahel, seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is delivered door-to-door in monthly cycles.
Taiwo Ibinaiye +6 more
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Four genome-wide associated loci are currently known for malaria susceptibility. Here, the authors expand on earlier work by combining data from 11 malaria-endemic countries and additional population sequencing informing an African-enriched imputation ...
Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network
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For international business travelers, malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal vector-borne disease that is largely preventable with effective counseling and proper use of a prescribed antimalarial.
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Background Bi-annual high dose vitamin A supplements administered to children aged 6–59 months can significantly reduce child mortality, but vitamin A supplementation (VAS) coverage is low in Nigeria.
Olusola Oresanya +15 more
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Malaria Diagnosis and Treatment Practices following Introduction of Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Kibaha District, Coast Region, Tanzania. [PDF]
The success of the universal parasite-based malaria testing policy for fever patients attending primary health care (PHC) facilities in Tanzania will depend highly on health workers' perceptions and practices.
Zul Premji +27 more
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Stakeholders' opinions and questions regarding the anticipated malaria vaccine in Tanzania [PDF]
Within the context of combined interventions, malaria vaccine may provide additional value in malaria prevention. Stakeholders' perspectives are thus critical for informed recommendation of the vaccine in Tanzania.
Abdulla, S +29 more
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Please be advised that one of the author names is incorrectly spelled in the published article: ‘Irene Kyomuhagi’ should be ‘Irene Kyomuhangi’.
Tarekegn A. Abeku +23 more
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Cost risk benefit analysis to support chemoprophylaxis policy for travellers to malaria endemic countries. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: In a number of malaria endemic regions, tourists and travellers face a declining risk of travel associated malaria, in part due to successful malaria control.
Behrens, Ronald H +13 more
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Encouraging impact following 2.5 years of reinforced malaria control interventions in a hyperendemic region of the republic of Guinea [PDF]
Malaria is one of the principal causes of morbidity and mortality in the Republic of Guinea, particularly in the highly endemic regions. To assist in malaria control efforts, a multi-component malaria control intervention was implemented in the ...
Traoré, Alexis +36 more
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