High prevalence of malaria in a non-endemic setting: comparison of diagnostic tools and patient outcome during a four-year survey (2013–2017)
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-018-2218-4
Abstract: BackgroundMalaria is no longer endemic in Italy since 1970 when the World Health Organization declared Italy malaria-free, but it is now the most commonly imported disease. The aim of the study was to analyse the… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; falciparum; non endemic; prevalence malaria ... See more keywords
Spatio-temporal prevalence of malaria and anaemia in relation to agro-ecosystems in Mvomero district, Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-019-2859-y
Abstract: BackgroundAgro-ecological systems have been associated with increased malaria intensity. This study determined association between different agro-ecological systems, prevalence of malaria parasitaemia and anaemia in Mvomero district, Tanzania.MethodsThe study was carried out in three agro-ecosystems namely,… read more here.
Keywords: malaria; agro ecosystems; district; infection ... See more keywords
Prevalence of malaria and associated factors among symptomatic pregnant women attending antenatal care at three health centers in north-west Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266477
Abstract: Background Malaria is the disease caused by Plasmodium species and primarily transmitted by the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes. During pregnancy, malaria causes life threatening outcomes to the mother, the fetus and the new born.… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence malaria; symptomatic pregnant; health; pregnant women ... See more keywords
Multilevel logistic regression modelling to quantify variation in malaria prevalence in Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273147
Abstract: Background Ethiopia has low malaria prevalence compared to most other malaria-endemic countries in Africa. However, malaria is still a major public health problem in the country. The binary logistic regression model has been widely used… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; prevalence malaria; logistic regression; variation ... See more keywords
Prevalence of malaria-helminth co-infections among children living in a setting of high coverage of standard interventions for malaria and helminths: Two population-based studies in Senegal
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1087044
Abstract: Background Concurrent infections of Plasmodium falciparum with Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) and Schistosoma spp are still a major public health problem among children living in Sub-Saharan Africa. We conducted two prospective studies among children living… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence malaria; prevalence; among children; infection ... See more keywords