Asymptomatic malaria infections: detectability, transmissibility and public health relevance
Most Plasmodium falciparum infections that are detected in community surveys are
characterized by low-density parasitaemia and the absence of clinical symptoms. Molecular …
characterized by low-density parasitaemia and the absence of clinical symptoms. Molecular …
Spatial and spatio-temporal methods for mapping malaria risk: a systematic review
Background Approaches in malaria risk mapping continue to advance in scope with the
advent of geostatistical techniques spanning both the spatial and temporal domains. A …
advent of geostatistical techniques spanning both the spatial and temporal domains. A …
Spatio-temporal distribution of malaria and its association with climatic factors and vector-control interventions in two high-risk districts of Nepal
Background Over the last decade, the incidence of confirmed malaria has declined
significantly in Nepal. The aim of this paper is to assess the spatio-temporal distribution of …
significantly in Nepal. The aim of this paper is to assess the spatio-temporal distribution of …
Prevalence and factors associated with malaria parasitaemia in children under the age of five years in Malawi: A comparison study of the 2012 and 2014 Malaria …
Background Malaria is the main cause of morbidity and mortality among children under the
age of five years in Malawi. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence and factors …
age of five years in Malawi. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence and factors …
Preventing malaria transmission by indoor residual spraying in Malawi: grappling with the challenge of uncertain sustainability
E Chanda, T Mzilahowa, J Chipwanya, S Mulenga… - Malaria journal, 2015 - Springer
Background In the past decade, there has been rapid scale-up of insecticide-based malaria
vector control in the context of integrated vector management (IVM) according to World …
vector control in the context of integrated vector management (IVM) according to World …
Malaria elimination in Botswana, 2012–2014: achievements and challenges
Background Botswana significantly reduced its malaria burden between 2000 and 2012.
Incidence dropped from 0.99 to 0.01% and deaths attributed to malaria declined from 12 to …
Incidence dropped from 0.99 to 0.01% and deaths attributed to malaria declined from 12 to …
Molecular evidence of high rates of asymptomatic P. vivax infection and very low P. falciparum malaria in Botswana
T Motshoge, GK Ababio, L Aleksenko, J Read… - BMC infectious …, 2016 - Springer
Background Botswana is one of eight SADC countries targeting malaria elimination by 2018.
Through spirited upscaling of control activities and passive surveillance, significant …
Through spirited upscaling of control activities and passive surveillance, significant …
The impact of an insecticide treated bednet campaign on all-cause child mortality: A geospatial impact evaluation from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Objective To test the impact of a nationwide Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets [LLINs]
distribution program in the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] on all-cause under-five …
distribution program in the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] on all-cause under-five …
Mapping road network communities for guiding disease surveillance and control strategies
Human mobility is increasing in its volume, speed and reach, leading to the movement and
introduction of pathogens through infected travelers. An understanding of how areas are …
introduction of pathogens through infected travelers. An understanding of how areas are …
Demonstration of successful malaria forecasts for Botswana using an operational seasonal climate model
The severity and timing of seasonal malaria epidemics is strongly linked with temperature
and rainfall. Advance warning of meteorological conditions from seasonal climate models …
and rainfall. Advance warning of meteorological conditions from seasonal climate models …