Determinants of delay in malaria treatment-seeking behaviour for under-five children in south-west Ethiopia: a case control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prompt diagnosis and timely treatment of malaria within 24 hours after onset of first symptoms can reduce illness progression to severe stages and therefore, decrease mortality. The reason why mothers/caretakers delay in malaria diag...

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Main Authors: Deribew Amare, Deribe Kebede, Getahun Alemayehu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/320