Cluster-randomized study of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in infants (IPTi) in southern Tanzania: evaluation of impact on survival

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Intermittent Preventive Treatment for malaria control in infants (IPTi) consists of the administration of a treatment dose of an anti-malarial drug, usually sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine, at scheduled intervals, regardless of the presen...

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Main Authors: Schellenberg Joanna, Maokola Werner, Shirima Kizito, Manzi Fatuma, Mrisho Mwifadhi, Mushi Adiel, Alonso Pedro, Mshinda Hassan, Tanner Marcel, Schellenberg David M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/387