Utilization patterns of malaria chemoprophylaxis among Tanzanian children attending sickle cell clinic in Dar es Salaam tertiary hospitals

Utilization patterns of malaria chemoprophylaxis among Tanzanian children attending sickle cell clinic in Dar es Salaam tertiary hospitals

Abstract Background Malaria is among the leading cause of infection in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) living in sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. However, after 2005 the standard treatment guidelines (STGs) on malaria chemoprevention for SCD patients were non-existent, and at prese...

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Main Authors: Esther J. Ndegeulaya, George M. Bwire, Raphael Z. Sangeda, Doreen Mloka, Faustine Tungaraza, Augustino S. Kahere, Fidelis F. Manyaki, Fatuma F. Felician, Manase Kilonzi, Wigilya P. Mikomangwa, Hamu J. Mlyuka, Alphonce I. Marealle, Ritah Mutagonda, Liberata Mwita, Kennedy D. Mwambete
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Chemoprophylaxis
Sickle cell
Children
Dar es Salaam
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-019-3029-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-019-3029-y

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