introduction malaria is the most important parasitic infection, which is now spread all over the globe. malaria infections with more than two species, especially plasmodium falciparum and p. vivax, are common, but infections with p. malariae and p. falciparum are rare. discussion mixed malaria infection is not uncommon, and it needs to be diagnosed and treated effectively in order to control th...

BACKGROUND Since malaria is one of the foremost public health problems in Ethiopia, assessment of situation of the disease, and communities' knowledge and perceptions about malaria is necesary to institute appropriate preventive and control measures. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess malaria prevalence and knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) about the disease among ShewaRobit Town co...

The global malaria situation has scarcely improved in the last 100 years, despite major advances in our knowledge of the basic biology, epidemiology and clinical basis of the disease. Effective malaria control, leading to a significant decrease in the morbidity and mortality attributable to malaria, will require a multidisciplinary approach. New tools--drugs, vaccine and insecticides--are neede...

Malaria, which is a major infectious disease worldwide, is caused by the Plasmodium parasite, one of the longest-known parasites infecting humans. The malaria situation is complicated by the emergence of drug resistance and the lack of an effective vaccine. Genetic factors play a key role in disease susceptibility, progression and outcome. Interestingly, an increasing large number of polymorphi...

it has been estimated that nearly half of the world’s population is at the risk of contracting malaria with sub saharan africa being the most risky area. the existing frontline malaria control interventions are not only expensive but also become ineffective owing to the emergence of insecticide and drug resistance. it calls for an innovative approach in terms of potential and reliable vaccine a...

BACKGROUND Although Odisha is the largest contributor to the malaria burden in India, no systematic study has examined its malaria trends. Hence, the spatio-temporal trends in malaria in Odisha were assessed against the backdrop of the various anti-malaria strategies implemented in the state. METHODS Using the district-wise malaria incidence and blood examination data (2003-2013) from the Nat...

The Orissa state on the east coast of India is endemic for malaria for decades1. The state with a population of 3.6%, contributes about 22% of all malaria cases, 43% of the Plasmodium falciparum cases and 33% of total malaria related deaths in the country. Out of 30 districts in Orissa 27 are endemic for malaria and the average annual parasite incidence (API) for the state is 18.6 (+ 13.7). The...

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