Association between asymptomatic submicroscopic and microscopic malaria infections and anemia: A study in southern Benin.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Recently, efforts to eliminate malaria have shifted focus from symptomatic cases alone to include asymptomatic carriers, who are now recognized as significant contributors to the disease's transmission and control. This study examines the relationship between asymptomatic malaria infection and hemoglobin levels in Benin.

Methods

A cohort in Benin was enrolled and categorized into three age groups (under 5 years, 5-15 years, and over 15 years) for follow-up from August to November 2021. Participants were monitored over two months and assessed for malaria infection through microscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) during their three visits. A questionnaire was employed to gather general and clinical characteristics. Multivariate models were utilized to analyz

SUBMITTER: Chaves AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11759402 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature