Molecular epidemiology and seroprevalence in asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infections of Malagasy pregnant women in the highlands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria epidemiology in Madagascar is classified into four different areas, ranging from unstable seasonal transmission in the highlands to hyperendemic perennial transmission areas in the costal level. Most malaria studies in Madagascar are focused on symptomatic children. However, because of the low transmission in some areas with correspondingly low level of semi-immunity, adults are also at risk, in particular pregnant women. The objective of this study was to gain information on the genetic epidemiology of malarial infections in pregnant women in order to provide information for malaria control and elimination programmes in Madagascar.

Methods

Between May and August 2010, we carried out cross-sectional surveys targeting healthy pregnant women in six locations

SUBMITTER: Maiga-Ascofare O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4432997 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature