The consequences of reducing transmission of Plasmodium falciparum in Africa.

Journal article

Malaria transmission intensity in Africa varies over several log orders, from less than one infected bite per year to more than one thousand. In this review we examine the consequences in terms of age pattern, clinical spectrum and overall burden of disease and discuss the possible implications for interventions that reduce exposure to infected bites. With very low transmission intensity, all age groups are susceptible to severe malaria. With increasing transmission intensities, older childre...

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Authors: Snow, R; Marsh, K

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Advances in parasitology
• Volume: 52
• Pages: 235-264
• Publication date: 2002-01-01
• DOI: 10.1016/s0065-308x(02)52013-3
• ISSN: 0065-308X
• Language: English
• Keywords: Africa; Odds Ratio; Rural Health; Infant; Humans; Prevalence; Risk; Population Surveillance; Child, Preschool; Infant, Newborn; Malaria, Falciparum; Plasmodium falciparum; Insect Bites and Stings; Adult; Endemic Diseases; Animals; Child; Age Factors