Spatial distribution and determinants of asymptomatic malaria risk among children under 5 years in 24 districts in Burkina Faso

Abstract Background In malaria endemic countries, asymptomatic cases constitute an important reservoir of infections sustaining transmission. Estimating the burden of the asymptomatic population and identifying areas with elevated risk is important for malaria control in Burkina Faso. This study ana...

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Main Authors: Mady Ouédraogo, Sékou Samadoulougou, Toussaint Rouamba, Hervé Hien, John E. M. Sawadogo, Halidou Tinto, Victor A. Alegana, Niko Speybroeck, Fati Kirakoya-Samadoulougou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2606-9