The spatial heterogeneity of malaria suggests that interventions may be targeted for
maximum impact. It is unclear to what extent different metrics lead to consistent delineation
of hotspot boundaries. Using data from a large community-based malaria survey in the
western Kenyan highlands, we assessed the agreement between a model-based
geostatistical (MBG) approach to detect hotspots using Plasmodium falciparum parasite
prevalence and serological evidence for exposure. Malaria transmission was widespread …