A method of active case detection to target reservoirs of asymptomatic malaria and gametocyte carriers in a rural area in Southern Province, Zambia
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Asymptomatic reservoirs of malaria parasites are common yet are difficult to detect, posing a problem for malaria control. If control programmes focus on mosquito control and treatment of symptomatic individuals only, malaria can qui...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-10-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/265 |