Malaria cross-sectional surveys identified asymptomatic infections of Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium knowlesi in Surat Thani, a southern province of Thailand

Malaria cross-sectional surveys identified asymptomatic infections of Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium knowlesi in Surat Thani, a southern province of Thailand

Objectives: Malaria cross-sectional surveys are rarely conducted in very low transmission settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Plasmodium infection in a near-elimination setting in southern Thailand. Methods: Two cross-sectional surveys were conducted in areas o...

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Main Authors: Shoichi Shimizu, Sadudee Chotirat, Nichakan Dokkulab, Isarachai Hongchad, Kessuda Khowsroy, Kirakorn Kiattibutr, Nongnuj Maneechai, Khajohnpong Manopwisedjaroen, Pattamaporn Petchvijit, Kanit Phumchuea, Nattawan Rachaphaew, Piyarat Sripoorote, Chayanut Suansomjit, Waraporn Thongyod, Amnat Khamsiriwatchara, Saranath Lawpoolsri, Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Wang Nguitragool
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-07-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Malaria
Epidemiology
Plasmodium knowlesi
Surat Thani
Risk factors
Asymptomatic
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971220303295

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