Transmission risk beyond the village: entomological and human factors contributing to residual malaria transmission in an area approaching malaria elimination on the Thailand–Myanmar border

Transmission risk beyond the village: entomological and human factors contributing to residual malaria transmission in an area approaching malaria elimination on the Thailand–Myanmar border

Abstract Background A mixed methods study was conducted to look at the magnitude of residual malaria transmission (RMT) and factors contributing to low (< 1% prevalence), but sustained transmission in rural communities on the Thai–Myanmar border. Methods A cross-sectional behaviour and net survey...

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Main Authors: Hannah M. Edwards, Patchara Sriwichai, Kirakorn Kirabittir, Jetsumon Prachumsri, Irwin F. Chavez, Jeffrey Hii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
RMT
Vector control
Vector behaviour
Forest malaria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-019-2852-5

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