Targeted Test and Treat at Point of Entry to Reduce Importation of Malaria Parasites: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: As countries approach malaria elimination, imported cases of malaria make up a larger proportion of all cases and may drive malaria transmission. Targeted test and treat (TTaT) at points of entry (POEs) is a strategy that aims to reduce the number of imported infections in countries approaching elimination by testing and treating individuals at border crossings. No evidence has been systematically collected and evaluated to assess the impact and operational feasibility of this strategy. This systematic review gathered empirical evidence on the effectiveness of the intervention, contextual factors, and results of modeling studies that estimate its potential impact. Bibliographic searches were conducted in March 2021 and updated in April 2022, and a total of 1,569 articles were identified. A

SUBMITTER: Marti Coma-Cros E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10993784 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature