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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Main Authors: Kobayashi Tamaki, Mharakurwa Sungano, Hamapumbu Harry, Moono Petros, Kamanga Aniset, Stresman Gillian H, Moss William J, Shiff Clive
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/265