Malaria prevalence, prevention and treatment seeking practices among nomadic pastoralists in northern Senegal

Malaria prevalence, prevention and treatment seeking practices among nomadic pastoralists in northern Senegal

Abstract Background Malaria transmission in Senegal is highly stratified, from low in the dry north to moderately high in the moist south. In northern Senegal, along the Senegal River Valley and in the Ferlo semi-desert region, annual incidence is less than five cases per 1000 inhabitants. Many noma...

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Main Authors: Mame Cheikh Seck, Julie Thwing, Fatou Ba Fall, Jules Francois Gomis, Awa Deme, Yaye Die Ndiaye, Rachel Daniels, Sarah K. Volkman, Medoune Ndiop, Mady Ba, Daouda Ndiaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Burden
Nomadic pastoralist
Fulani
Senegal
Insecticide treated net
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-2055-x

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