The Effect of Mass Testing, Treatment and Tracking on the Prevalence of Febrile Illness in Children under 15 in Ghana
Background: Malaria remains a serious threat to children under 15 years of age in sub-Sahara Africa. Mass testing, treatment and tracking (MTTT) of malaria has been reported to reduce parasite load significantly. However, the impact of MTTT on the prevalence of febrile illnesses in children under 15...
Main Authors: | Collins Stephen Ahorlu, Ignatius Cheng Ndong, Daniel Okyere, Benedicta A. Mensah, Chuo Ennestine Chu, Juliana Y. Enos, Benjamin Abuaku |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/10/1118 |
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