Epidemiological profiles of recurrent malaria episodes in an endemic area along the Thailand-Myanmar border: a prospective cohort study

Epidemiological profiles of recurrent malaria episodes in an endemic area along the Thailand-Myanmar border: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background In low malaria transmission areas, many people acquire multiple malaria infections within a single season. This study aimed to describe the pattern and epidemiological profile of malaria recurrence in a hypoendemic area of western Thailand and identify factors associated with hav...

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Main Authors: Saranath Lawpoolsri, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Jeeraphat Sirichaisinthop, Liwang Cui, Kirakorn Kiattibutr, Nattawan Rachaphaew, Kritsana Suk-uam, Amnat Khamsiriwatchara, Jaranit Kaewkungwal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Recurrent malaria
Thai-Myanmar border
Anti-malarial drug resistance
Multiple episodes
Low malaria transmission
Malaria elimination
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-019-2763-5

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