Biannual versus annual mass azithromycin distribution and malaria seroepidemiology among preschool children in Niger: a sub-study of a cluster randomized trial

Biannual versus annual mass azithromycin distribution and malaria seroepidemiology among preschool children in Niger: a sub-study of a cluster randomized trial

Abstract Background Biannual mass azithromycin administration to preschool children reduces all-cause mortality, but the mechanism for the effect is not understood. Azithromycin has activity against malaria parasites, and malaria is a leading cause of child mortality in the Sahel. The effect of bian...

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Main Authors: Catherine E. Oldenburg, Abdou Amza, Gretchen Cooley, Boubacar Kadri, Beido Nassirou, Benjamin F. Arnold, Philip J. Rosenthal, Kieran S. O’Brien, Sheila K. West, Robin L. Bailey, Travis C. Porco, Jeremy D. Keenan, Thomas M. Lietman, Diana L. Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Azithromycin
Niger
Mass drug administration
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-019-3033-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-019-3033-2

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