The acceptability of targeted mass treatment with primaquine for local elimination of vivax malaria in a northern Myanmar township: a mixed-methods study

The acceptability of targeted mass treatment with primaquine for local elimination of vivax malaria in a northern Myanmar township: a mixed-methods study

Abstract Background Radical cure of the Plasmodium vivax latent liver stage is required to effectively manage vivax malaria. Targeted mass treatment with primaquine may be an effective mechanism for reducing reservoirs of the disease. Since community engagement and high coverage are essential for ma...

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Main Authors: Pyae Linn Aung, Myat Thu Soe, Than Naing Soe, Thit Lwin Oo, Poh Poh Aung, Aung Khin, Aung Thi, Suparat Phuanukoonnon, Kamolnetr Okanurak, Liwang Cui, Myat Phone Kyaw, Daniel M. Parker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Acceptability
Targeted mass treatment
Primaquine
Mixed-methods
Myanmar
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-05064-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-05064-y

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