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Dynamics of submicroscopic and microscopic asymptomatic malaria infection and associated factors: A longitudinal study in South Benin

Rodeline Telfils
Aziz Bouraïma
Armel Djènontin
Célia Dechavanne
Achille Massougbodji
Déborah Matondo
Akpéyédjé Yannelle Dossou
Justine Bailly
Romuald Akoho
Elisée Adimi
Yolande Sissinto-Savi de Tove
Dismand Houinato
Gilles Cottrell

20243 citationsOpen accessUniversité d'Abomey-Calavi

Abstract

This study revealed a persistent asymptomatic malaria reservoir over the follow-up period, with substantial variations between age-groups. These findings are important elements to consider for an optimal deployment of malaria control interventions.

Research topics

Malaria Research and Control
Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Viral Infections and Vectors

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0311217

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