Detection of foci of residual malaria transmission through reactive case detection in Ethiopia by Endalew Zemene, Cristian Koepfli, Abebaw Tiruneh, Asnakew K. Yeshiwondim, Dinberu Seyoum, Ming-Chieh Lee, Guiyun Yan, Delenasaw Yewhalaw

“…Fever (AOR = 12.68, 95% CI 3.34–48.18) and history of malaria in the preceding 1 year (AOR = 3.62, 95% CI 1.77–7.38) were significant individual-level factors associated with detection of Plasmodium infection. …”
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Host genetic polymorphisms and serological response against malaria in a selected population in Sri Lanka by Rajika L. Dewasurendra, Anna Jeffreys, Sharmini A. Gunawardena, Naduviladath V. Chandrasekharan, Kirk Rockett, Dominic Kwiatkowski, Nadira D. Karunaweera

“…Methods Blood was collected from individuals (n = 242) with a history of malaria within past 15 years for DNA and serum. …”
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A malaria death due to an imported Plasmodium falciparum infection in Sri Lanka during the prevention of re-establishment phase of malaria by Shilanthi Seneviratne, Deepika Fernando, Pubudu Chulasiri, Kumudu Gunasekera, Nethmini Thenuwara, Champa Aluthweera, Anula Wijesundara, Rohini Fernandopulle, Kamini Mendis, Rajitha Wickremasinghe

“…The deceased had been a frequent business traveller to Africa, but with no past history of malaria. He had not taken chemoprophylaxis for malaria on this or previous travels to Africa. …”
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Socioeconomic and behavioural determinants of malaria among the migrants in gold mining, rubber and oil palm plantation areas in Myanmar by Htin Zaw Soe, Aung Thi, Ni Ni Aye

“…The mean duration of migratory work was 4.51 years. 43.1% of them gave definite previous history of malaria within last two years during migration. 92.9% (377/406) of them always used bed nets. …”
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Survey for asymptomatic malaria cases in low transmission settings of Iran under elimination programme by Zoghi Samaneh, Mehrizi Akram A, Raeisi Ahmad, Haghdoost Ali A, Turki Habibollah, Safari Reza, Kahanali Asadallah, Zakeri Sedigheh

“…Therefore, in the present investigation, the presence and prevalence of malaria asymptomatic cases were determined to evaluate the reservoir of infection in two malaria endemic areas with a previous history of malaria transmission in the south of Iran, Bashagard and Ghale-Ganj districts of Hormozgan and Kerman provinces, respectively, where malaria transmission has been drastically reduced in the recent years.…”
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Seasonal Trends with the Comparison of Venous and Capillary Blood for Diagnosis of Malaria among Children in Karachi, Pakistan by Muhammad Ayaz Mustufa, Safia Bibi, Syed Jamal Raza, Syed Furqan Hasan, Taranum Ruba Siddiqui, Allah Rakhia, Muhammad Arif Munir, Ayesha Altaf Merchant, Waquarudin Ahmed

“…A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic information, presenting complaints, awareness of caregivers regarding malaria, preventive measures and history of malaria fever. Three ml Venous (2-3ml) as well as peripheral blood (3-4 drops) samples of all patients were collected for microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). …”
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Prevalence of malaria in pregnancy in southern Laos: a cross-sectional survey. by Briand, V, Le Hesran, J, Mayxay, M, Newton, P, Bertin, G, Houzé, S, Keomany, S, Inthavong, Y, Vannavong, N, Chindavongsa, K, Hongvanthong, B, Fievet, N

“…RESULTS: In the villages, 12/204 women (5.9 %; 95 % CI 3.1-10.0) were infected with malaria as determined by RT-qPCR: 11 were Plasmodium vivax infections and 1 was mixed Plasmodium vivax/Plasmodium falciparum infection, among which 9 were sub-microscopic (as not detected by TBS). History of malaria during current pregnancy tended to be associated with a higher risk of MiP (aIRR 3.05; 95 % CI 0.94-9.88). …”

Willingness to Pay for Childhood Malaria Vaccine Among Caregivers of Under-Five Children in Northwest Ethiopia by Wagnew Y, Hagos T, Weldegerima B, Debie A

“…WTP for the vaccine was higher among rich households (AOR=3.15; 95% CI: 1.90, 5.22), caregivers who had the previous history of malaria attack (AOR=2.62; 95% CI: 1.68, 4.08), households with fewer members (AOR=1.59; 95% CI: 1.06, 2.40), and families more knowledgeable about malaria prevention and control (AOR=3.56; 95% CI: 1.83, 6.93) compared with their counterparts.Conclusion: The majority of the participants were WTP for the childhood malaria vaccine. …”
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Schoolchildren with asymptomatic malaria are potential hotspot for malaria reservoir in Ethiopia: implications for malaria control and elimination efforts by Abdissa Biruksew, Ashenafi Demeke, Zewdie Birhanu, Lemu Golassa, Masrie Getnet, Delenasaw Yewhalaw

“…Household head age, nighttime outdoor activities of household heads, family history of malaria, absence of insecticide-treated nets (ITN), and presence of stagnant water around the houses are all significantly associated with asymptomatic malaria infections among schoolchildren. …”
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Antibody levels to multiple malaria vaccine candidate antigens in relation to clinical malaria episodes in children in the Kasena-Nankana district of Northern Ghana by Oduro Abraham R, Egyir Beverly, Lamptey Helena, Ansah Patrick, Ansah Nana, Bosomprah Samuel, Atuguba Frank, Dodoo Daniel, Gyan Ben, Hodgson Abraham, Koram Kwadwo A

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Considering the natural history of malaria of continued susceptibility to infection and episodes of illness that decline in frequency and severity over time, studies which attempt to relate immune response to protection must be longitudinal and have clearly specified definitions of immune status. …”
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Travel to farms in the lowlands and inadequate malaria information significantly predict malaria in villages around Lake Tana, northwest Ethiopia: a matched case–control study by Asmamaw Malede, Kassahun Alemu, Mulugeta Aemero, Sirak Robele, Helmut Kloos

“…A pretested and structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demography, household assets, housing, travel history, and malaria intervention measures. Medians (interquartile range) were computed for continuous variables. …”
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Household and individual level risk factors associated with declining malaria incidence in Meghalaya, India: implications for malaria elimination in low-endemic settings by Rajiv Sarkar, Anne Kessler, Bandapkupar Mawkhlieng, Steven A. Sullivan, Mark L. Wilson, Jane M. Carlton, Sandra Albert

“…All, but one, infections were asymptomatic; all 33 infections were sub-microscopic. Reported history of malaria in the past 12 months (OR = 8.84) and history of travel in the past 14 days (OR = 10.06) were significantly associated with Plasmodium infection. …”
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Socio-ecological determinants of malaria transmission risk among population residing in an endemic area of southern province of Karnataka, India by J. Gopika, K. Eshwari, Akhilesh Kumar Pandey, Ranjitha S. Shetty

“…Results: Among the population covered a total of 15 participants had a history of malaria in the past. Advancing age (AOR = 3.60; 95% CI: 2.14–6.04), illiteracy (AOR = 2.28; 95% CI:1.35–3.85), (AOR = 1.96; 95% CI:1.24–3.11) and rural (AOR = 1.96; 95% CI:1.39–2.74), tribal (AOR = 2.38; 95% CI:1.49–3.79), migrant (AOR = 4.28; 95% CI:2.30–7.98) localities were found to be independent predictors of disease awareness. …”
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First successful field evaluation of new, one-minute haemozoin-based malaria diagnostic device by Rajat Kumar, Anil K. Verma, Shweta Shrivas, Priyaleela Thota, Mrigendra P. Singh, S. Rajasubramaniam, Aparup Das, Praveen K. Bharti

“…Enhanced diagnostic accuracy of Gazelle in malaria patients with no prior history of malaria treatment was observed in this study. …”
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Submicroscopic Plasmodium prevalence in relation to malaria incidence in 20 villages in western Cambodia. by Tripura, R, Peto, T, Veugen, C, Nguon, C, Davoeung, C, James, N, Dhorda, M, Maude, R, Duanguppama, J, Patumrat, K, Imwong, M, von Seidlein, L, Grobusch, M, White, N, Dondorp, A

“…Being male (adjusted OR 2.0; 95% CI 1.2-3.4); being a young adult &lt;30 years (aOR 2.1; 95% CI 1.3–3.4); recent forest travel (aOR 2.8; 95% CI 1.6–4.8); and, a history of malaria (aOR 5.2; 95% CI 2.5–10.7) were independent risk factors for parasitaemia. …”

Evaluating the efficacy, impact, and feasibility of community-based house screening as a complementary malaria control intervention in southern Africa: a study protocol for a house... by Onyango P. Sangoro, Ulrike Fillinger, Kochelani Saili, Theresia Estomih Nkya, Rose Marubu, Freddie Masaninga, Sonia Casimiro Trigo, Casper Tarumbwa, Busiku Hamainza, Candrinho Baltazar, Joseph Mberikunashe, Brian Chisanga, Kassie Menale, Emmanuel Chanda, Clifford Maina Mutero

“…House screening, a non-insecticidal method, has a long history in malaria control, but is still not widely adopted in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Impact of Plasmodium vivax malaria on executive and cognitive functions in elderlies in the Brazilian Amazon by Rockson C. Pessoa, Gabriela F. Oliveira-Pessoa, Brenda K. A. Souza, Vanderson S. Sampaio, André Luiz C. B. Pinto, Larissa L. Barboza, Gabriel S. Mouta, Emanuelle Lira Silva, Gisely C. Melo, Wuelton M. Monteiro, José H. Silva-Filho, Marcus V. G. Lacerda, Djane Clarys Baía-da-Silva

“…P. vivax malaria was associated with impairment of the executive and cognitive functions in elderlies for up to 8 months after acute P. vivax malaria. Prior history of malaria, recurrences and higher parasitemia were independently associated with various surrogates of executive and cognitive impairment. …”
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Attributable risk factors for asymptomatic malaria and anaemia and their association with cognitive and psychomotor functions in schoolchildren of north-eastern Tanzania. by Geofrey Makenga, Vito Baraka, Filbert Francis, Daniel T R Minja, Samwel Gesase, Edna Kyaruzi, George Mtove, Swabra Nakato, Rashid Madebe, Sif R Søeborg, Kathrine H Langhoff, Helle S Hansson, Michael Alifrangis, John P A Lusingu, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden

“…There was no significant association between malaria infection or anaemia and performance on tests of cognitive function (sustained attention) or psychomotor function (VO2 max). However, a history of malaria in the past one month was significantly associated with decreased cognitive scores (aOR = -4.1, 95% CI -7.7-0.6, p = 0.02). …”
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Co-Infection with <i>Plasmodium vivax</i> and COVID-19 in Thailand by Parat Boonyarangka, Kittijarankon Phontham, Sabaithip Sriwichai, Kamonporn Poramathikul, Krit Harncharoenkul, Worachet Kuntawunginn, Napat Maneesrikhum, Sarayouth Srisawath, Chanida Seenuan, Chattakorn Thanyakait, Kanjana Inkabajan, Suda Pludpiem, Kingkan Pidtana, Samandra Demons, Brian Vesely, Mariusz Wojnarski, John S. Griesenbeck, Michele Spring

“…He had no prior history of malaria and had received two vaccinations against COVID-19. …”
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Effectiveness of Intermittent Preventive Treatment with Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine in Pregnancy: Low Coverage and High Prevalence of <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> dhfr-dhps Quintuple... by Carole Else Eboumbou Moukoko, Loick Pradel Kojom Foko, Angèle Ayina, Bernard Tornyigah, Annie Rachel Epote, Ida Calixte Penda, Patricia Epee Eboumbou, Serge Bruno Ebong, Gaetan Texier, Sandrine Eveline Nsango, Lawrence Ayong, Nicaise Tuikue Ndam, Albert Same Ekobo

“…Malaria infection was significantly associated with locality and history of malaria, and it was reduced among women using indoor residual spraying. …”
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