Risk factors for Plasmodium falciparum infection in the Kenyan Highlands: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria transmission in African highland areas can be prone to epidemics, with minor fluctuations in temperature or altitude resulting in highly heterogeneous transmission. In the Kenyan Highlands, where malaria prevalence has been increasing, characterising malaria incidence and identifying risk factors for infection is complicated by asymptomatic infection.

Methods

This all-age cohort study, one element of the Malaria Transmission Consortium, involved monthly follow-up of 3155 residents of the Kisii and Rachuonyo South districts during June 2009-June 2010. Participants were tested for malaria using rapid diagnostic testing at every visit, regardless of symptoms.

Results

The incidence of Plasmodium falciparum infection was 0.2 cases per person, although in

SUBMITTER: Cook J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6391934 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature