Prompt treatment-seeking behaviour varies within communities among guardians of children with malaria-related fever in Malawi

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 from uncomplicated to severe disease and to reduce transmission. Methods As part of the large evaluation of the mal...

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Main Authors: Christopher C. Stanley, James Chirombo, Harrison Msuku, Vincent S. Phiri, Noel Patson, Lawrence N. Kazembe, Jobiba Chinkhumba, Atupele Kapito-Tembo, Don P. Mathanga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-023-04680-6