Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia and clinical malaria among school children living in a high transmission setting in western Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria among school children is increasingly receiving attention, yet the burden of malaria in this age group is poorly defined. This study presents data on malaria morbidity among school children in Bungoma county, western Kenya.

Method

This study investigated the burden and risk factors of Plasmodium falciparum infection, clinical malaria, and anaemia among 2346 school children aged 5-15 years, who were enrolled in an individually randomized trial evaluating the effect of anthelmintic treatment on the risks of malaria. At baseline, children were assessed for anaemia and nutritional status and information on household characteristics was collected. Children were followed-up for 13 months to assess the incidence of clinical malaria by active detection, and P. fal

SUBMITTER: Kepha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4788950 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature