Background Malaria may be perennial or epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa, and its
transmission may be stable or unstable, depending on the region. The prevalence of …

Background Malaria control efforts in Ghana have reduced the countrywide average malaria
prevalence from 71% in 2000 to about 51% in 2012; however, its main focus is on …

Background In an effort to improve surveillance for epidemiological and clinical outcomes,
rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have become increasingly widespread as cost-effective and …

Abstract Background Genetic diversity in Plasmodium falciparum poses a major threat to
malaria control and elimination interventions. Characterization of the genetic diversity of P …

Introduction Solomon Islands is intensifying national efforts to achieve malaria elimination. A
long history of indoor spraying with residual insecticides, combined recently with distribution …

Abstract Background Six Plasmodium species are known to naturally infect humans. Mixed
species infections occur regularly but morphological discrimination by microscopy is difficult …

Background Determination of the genetic diversity of malaria parasites can inform the
intensity of transmission and identify potential deficiencies in malaria control programmes …

Abstract Background Subclinical Plasmodium parasitaemia is an important reservoir for the
transmission and persistence of malaria, particularly in low transmission areas. Methods …

Background Malaria is a major public health problem in Cameroon. The study of the genetic
diversity within parasite population is essential for understanding the mechanism underlying …

Abstract Background Temotu Province, Solomon Islands is progressing toward malaria
elimination. A baseline survey conducted in 2008 showed that most Plasmodium infections …