The prevalence, incidence and prevention of Plasmodium falciparum infections in forest rangers in Bu Gia Map National Park, Binh Phuoc province, Vietnam: a pilot study

The prevalence, incidence and prevention of Plasmodium falciparum infections in forest rangers in Bu Gia Map National Park, Binh Phuoc province, Vietnam: a pilot study

Abstract Background Prophylaxis for high-risk populations, such as forest workers, could be one component for malaria elimination in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. A study was conducted to assess the malaria incidence in forest rangers and the feasibility of malaria prophylaxis for rangers sleeping...

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Main Authors: Do Hung Son, Nguyen Thuy-Nhien, Lorenz von Seidlein, Truong Le Phuc-Nhi, Ngo Thi Phu, Nguyen Thi Kim Tuyen, Nguyen Huyen Tran, Nguyen Van Dung, Bui Van Quan, Nicholas P. J. Day, Arjen M. Dondorp, Nicholas J. White, Guy E. Thwaites, Tran Tinh Hien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium vivax
An. dirus
An. maculatus
An. barbirostris
Anti-malarial resistance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-2091-6

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