Malaria research challenges in low prevalence settings

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The prevalence of malaria has reduced significantly in some areas over the past decade. These reductions have made local elimination possible and the research agenda has shifted to this new priority. However, there are critical issues that arise when studying mal...

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Main Authors: Stresman Gillian, Kobayashi Tamaki, Kamanga Aniset, Thuma Philip E, Mharakurwa Sungano, Moss William J, Shiff Clive
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>The prevalence of malaria has reduced significantly in some areas over the past decade. These reductions have made local elimination possible and the research agenda has shifted to this new priority. However, there are critical issues that arise when studying malaria in low transmission settings, particularly identifying asymptomatic infections, accurate detection of individuals with microparasitaemic infections, and achieving a sufficient sample size to have an adequately powered study. These challenges could adversely impact the study of malaria elimination if they remain unanswered.</p>
ISSN:1475-2875