Asymptomatic malaria infections and associated risk factors in malaria-eliminating settings of Nong District, Savannakhet Province, Lao People's Democratic Republic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the Lao People's Democratic Republic is nearing malaria elimination, asymptomatic malaria infections remain a challenge to address. Control measures focusing on symptomatic persons do not effectively work for asymptomatic infections which often go undetected by conventional diagnostic tools. It is therefore crucial to understand the burden of asymptomatic malaria for tailored interventions to eliminate the disease. This study assessed the prevalence of asymptomatic malaria infections with associated risk factors in an endemic district of Savannakhet province.

Methods

In March 2024, a cross-sectional study was conducted in three villages of Nong District. Blood samples were collected from the fingertips of the participants for Plasmodium parasite identification

SUBMITTER: Bouwe T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841228 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature