Malaria elimination in Bhutan: asymptomatic malaria cases in the Bhutanese population living in malaria-risk areas and in migrant workers from India

Malaria elimination in Bhutan: asymptomatic malaria cases in the Bhutanese population living in malaria-risk areas and in migrant workers from India

ABSTRACT In 2018, Bhutan reported 54 cases of malaria, of which six were indigenous, 14 introduced and 34 imported. Considering the continuous reduction in the number of indigenous cases, Bhutan plans to eliminate malaria by 2025 under the Bhutan Malaria Elimination Strategy. The study was conducted...

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Main Authors: Sonam Wangchuk, Sonam Gyeltshen, Kunzang Dorji, Tenzin Wangdi, Tobgyel Dukpa, Rinzin Namgay, Sithar Dorjee, Tashi Tobgay, Wanna Chaijaroenkul, Kesara Na-Bangchang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo
Series:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
Subjects:
Malaria
Asymptomatic
Malaria elimination
Bhutan
PCR
Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT)
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