A cluster-randomized trial of mass drug administration with a gametocytocidal drug combination to interrupt malaria transmission in a low endemic area in Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Effective mass drug administration (MDA) with anti-malarial drugs can clear the human infectious reservoir for malaria and thereby interrupt malaria transmission. The likelihood of success of MDA depends on the intensity and seasonal...

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Main Authors: Shekalaghe Seif A, Drakeley Chris, van den Bosch Sven, ter Braak Roel, van den Bijllaardt Wouter, Mwanziva Charles, Semvua Salimu, Masokoto Alutu, Mosha Frank, Teelen Karina, Hermsen Rob, Okell Lucy, Gosling Roly, Sauerwein Robert, Bousema Teun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/247