Investigating the Effect of Prompt Treatment on Malaria Prevalence in Children Aged below Five Years in Zambia: A Nested Case-Control Study in a Cross-Sectional Survey
Background. In a highly malaria endemic country like Zambia, prompt treatment of cases is known to reduce morbidity and mortality; however, it is not known whether it has a role as an effective prevention strategy because of the presence of asymptomatic chronic carriers who do not seek treatment and...
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Main Author: | Mukumbuta Nawa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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Series: | Advances in Public Health |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4289420 |
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