Prompt and effective treatment is key to malaria control and prevention, as it reduces
disease morbidity and mortality and minimizes the number of transmission reservoirs …

Background Malaria contributes to excess child mortality in The Gambia. Children under five
are at risk of severe malaria and death if not treated promptly and appropriately. It is crucial …

Abstract Background In Malawi, malaria is responsible for 40% of hospital deaths. Prompt
diagnosis and effective treatment within 24 h of fever onset is critical to prevent progression …

Early diagnosis and treatment of childhood fever, an important sign of potentially serious
infections such as malaria, is essential for controlling disease progression, and ultimately …

# Background Fever in malaria-endemic countries may be caused by malaria. Malaria
infection is a major public health problem with substantial risks for severe morbidity and …

Introduction Fever in malaria endemic areas, has been shown to strongly predict malaria
infection and is a key symptom influencing malaria treatment. WHO recommended …

Background Prompt access to effective treatment for malaria is unacceptably low in Malawi.
Less than 20% of children under the age of five with fever receive appropriate anti-malarial …

Background How people respond to febrile illness is critical to malaria prevention, control,
and ultimately elimination. This article explores factors affecting treatment-seeking …

Background Universal access to, and community uptake of malaria prevention and treatment
strategies are critical to achieving current targets for malaria reduction. Each step in the …

Background Appropriate home management of illness is vital to efforts to control malaria.
The strategy of home management relies on caregivers to recognize malaria symptoms …