Malaria risk and access to prevention and treatment in the paddies of the Kilombero Valley, Tanzania

Malaria risk and access to prevention and treatment in the paddies of the Kilombero Valley, Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Kilombero Valley is a highly malaria-endemic agricultural area in south-eastern Tanzania. Seasonal flooding of the valley is favourable to malaria transmission. During the farming season, many households move to distant field sit...

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Main Authors:	Obrist Brigit, Lengeler Christian, Mayumana Iddy, Fankhauser Mariette, Alba Sandra, Hetzel Manuel W, Nathan Rose, Makemba Ahmed M, Mshana Christopher, Schulze Alexander, Mshinda Hassan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2008-01-01
Series:	Malaria Journal
Online Access:	http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/7

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