Travel patterns and demographic characteristics of malaria cases in Swaziland, 2010–2014

Travel patterns and demographic characteristics of malaria cases in Swaziland, 2010–2014

Abstract Background As Swaziland progresses towards national malaria elimination, the importation of parasites into receptive areas becomes increasingly important. Imported infections have the potential to instigate local transmission and sustain local parasite reservoirs. Methods Travel histories f...

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Main Authors: Natalia Tejedor‐Garavito, Nomcebo Dlamini, Deepa Pindolia, Adam Soble, Nick W. Ruktanonchai, Victor Alegana, Arnaud Le Menach, Nyasatu Ntshalintshali, Bongani Dlamini, David L. Smith, Andrew J. Tatem, Simon Kunene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Imported malaria
Travel history
Malaria elimination
Reactive case detection
Surveillance system
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-2004-8

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