Asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum malaria prevalence among adolescents and adults in Malawi, 2015–2016

Asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum malaria prevalence among adolescents and adults in Malawi, 2015–2016

Abstract Malaria remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Malawi, with an estimated 18–19% prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum in children 2–10 years in 2015–2016. While children report the highest rates of clinical disease, adults are thought to be an important reservoir to sustain...

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Main Authors: Hillary M. Topazian, Austin Gumbo, Sydney Puerto-Meredith, Ruth Njiko, Alexis Mwanza, Michael Kayange, David Mwalilino, Bernard Mvula, Gerald Tegha, Tisungane Mvalo, Jessie K. Edwards, Michael Emch, Audrey Pettifor, Jennifer S. Smith, Irving Hoffman, Steven R. Meshnick, Jonathan J. Juliano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2020-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-75261-9

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-75261-9

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