Performance of SD Bioline Malaria Ag Pf/Pan rapid test in the diagnosis of malaria in South-Kivu, DR Congo by Theophile Mitima Kashosi, Joseph Minani Mutuga, Devotte Sifa Byadunia, John Kivukuto Mutendela, Basimike Mulenda, Kanigula Mubagwa

“…RDT positivity was significantly (p=0.01) associated with some symptoms (chills, profuse sweating) and with a recent history of malaria attack. In addition, Se of the RDT depended on parasitemia and decreased at low parasite denstity. …”
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Neonatal malaria in Nigeria -a 2 year review by Fetuga Bolanle M, Ogunfowora Olusoga B, Runsewe-Abiodun Iyabo T

“…Maturity of the baby, sex and age did not significantly affect infestation. However, history of malaria/febrile illness within the 2 weeks preceding the delivery was present in 61.2% of the mothers. …”
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Clinical validation and evaluation of the EasyNAT Malaria assay and the Alethia Malaria assay in a non-endemic setting: rapid and sensitive assays for detecting Plasmodium spp. in... by Charlotte van der Veer, Julian Apako, Anja Sonneveld-Hendriks, Annemarie Kaak, Cindy Arias-Claro Handgraaf, Erik Schaftenaar, Guido J.H. Bastiaens, Jacky Flipse

“…This study assessed the analytical and clinical performance of the EasyNAT Malaria cross-priming amplification assay and the Alethia Malaria loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay in screening for Plasmodium spp. in febrile patients with recent travel history to malaria endemic regions.Using the composite microbial reference, the overall sensitivity and specificity were: 100 % and 97.5 % for the EasyNAT Malaria assay and 97.8 % and 98.3 % for the Alethia Malaria assay, respectively. …”
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Falciparum malaria with haemorrhagic stroke in a 26-year male patient: report of a rare case by Anteneh Messele Birhanu, Molla Asnake Kebede, Misikr Alemu Eshetu, Erkyehun Pawlos Shash, Melaku Tsediew Berhanu, Elias Tabit Ahmed, Hashime Meketa Negatie, Haimanot Berhe Araya

“…This report highlights the fact that malaria with stroke should be considered a differential diagnosis in a patient presenting with body weakness in a malaria endemic area and in individuals who had travel history to malaria endemic areas.…”
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Treatment-seeking behaviour, awareness and preventive practice toward malaria in Abu Ushar, Gezira state, Sudan: a household survey experience from a rural area by Elfatih A. Hasabo, Rawan I. Khalid, Ghassan E. Mustafa, Ruaa E. Taha, Riham S. Abdalla, Reham A. Mohammed, Mazin S. Haroun, Rawaa Adil, Riham A. Khalil, Rawaa M. Mansour, Reham K. Mohamed, Heitham Awadalla

“…The majority of these households (94.8%) had a history of malaria in the past 12 months. Overall, awareness of malaria was good; 197 (63.5%) households had bed nets in their houses; 75.8% of total households identified fever with shivering as a symptom of malaria. …”
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Cognitive performance of children living in endemic areas for Plasmodium vivax by Laélia M. B. F. Brasil, José L. F. Vieira, Eliete C. Araújo, Pedro P. F. Piani, Rosa M. Dias, Ana M. R. S. Ventura, Bianca C. Cabral, Renée C. R. Santa Brígida, Marcieni A. de Andrade

“…The aim of the current paper was to investigate whether the history of malaria can impair the verbal and performance skills of children living in an endemic area with low transmission of Plasmodium vivax malaria. …”
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Comparison of microscopy and PCR for the detection of human Plasmodium species and Plasmodium knowlesi in southern Myanmar by Thu Zar Han, Kay Thwe Han, Kyin Hla Aye, Thaung Hlaing, Kyaw Zin Thant, Indra Vythilingam

“…As to the lower sensitivity of microscopy for vivax malaria, those with previous history of malaria and relapse cases should be diagnosed by RDT or PCR combined with microscopy. …”
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Malaria with neurological involvement in Ugandan children: effect on cognitive ability, academic achievement and behaviour by Bangirana Paul, Musisi Seggane, Boivin Michael J, Ehnvall Anna, John Chandy C, Bergemann Tracy L, Allebeck Peter

“…Sixty-two children with a history of malaria with neurological involvement were followed up and given assessments for cognitive ability (working memory, reasoning, learning, visual spatial skills and attention), behaviour (internalizing and externalizing problems) and academic achievement (arithmetic, spelling and reading) three months after the illness. …”
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Thrombocytopenia and its Comparison with Plasmodium Vivax and Plasmodium Falciparum in Malaria Patients by Maliha Ajmal, Muhammad Hassaan, Nauman Ismat Butt, Sabeen Aftab, Fahmina Ashfaq, Arsalan Iqbal Bhatti

“…Seventy two (30.5%) patients had previous history of malaria. Mean duration of fever was 4.61±0.6 days. …”
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Comparison of knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Regarding Malaria Transmission and Protection between Afghan Refugees and Iranian Residents in Iranshahr, 2005-2006 by HR Basseri, K Holakouie Naieni, A Raeisi, Kh Shahandeh, K Akbarzadeh, M Ranjbar, A Parvin

“…Data collection was done through a structured questionnaire consisting of open and close questions and comprising several, namely personal characteristics details, history of malaria infection and treatments, type of residence, mobility, self protection, facilities, and access to health services. …”
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Determinants of compliance with anti-vectorial protective measures among non-immune travellers during missions to tropical Africa by Briolant Sébastien, Pradines Bruno, Michel Remy, Pages Frédéric, Texier Gaetan, Orlandi-Pradines Eve, Ollivier Lénaïck, Machault Vanessa, Resseguier Noémie, Sagui Emmanuel, Buguet Alain, Tourette-Turgis Catherine, Rogier Christophe

“…Depending on the AVPM, correct compliance was significantly associated with the following factors: country, older than 24 years of age, management responsibilities, the perception of a personal malaria risk greater than that of other travellers, the occurrence of life events, early bedtime (<it>i.e</it>., before midnight), the type of stay (field operation compared to training), the absence of medical history of malaria, the absence of previous travel in malaria-endemic areas and the absence of tobacco consumption.…”
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Malaria Prevalence and Risk Factors in Outpatients at Teda Health Center, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Dagmawi Woldesenbet, Yalewayker Tegegne, Muluken Semaw, Wagaw Abebe, Silesh Barasa, Menberu Wubetie, Elias Tamene, Marshet Anteneh, Aschalew Yimer, Deneke Wolde

“…Rural residents (AOR=2.56, 95% CI 1.281-5.098), those who sleep or work outside at night (AOR=1.99, 95% CI 1.020-3.875), and individuals who did not use long-lasting insecticide-treated net (AOR=3.26, 95% CI 1.633-6.499) and had a family member with a history of malaria (AOR=2.902, 95%CI=1.671−5.041) had higher odds of acquiring Plasmodium infection than their counterparts. …”
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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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