Microscopic and submicroscopic Plasmodium infections in indigenous and non-indigenous communities in Colombia.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The indigenous population is considered a highly susceptible group to malaria because individuals usually live in areas with high exposure to Anopheles and poverty, and have limited access to health services. There is a great diversity of indigenous communities in Colombia living in malaria-endemic areas; however, the burden of infection in these populations has not been studied extensively. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium infections in indigenous and non-indigenous communities in two malaria-endemic areas in Colombia. METHODS:A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in seven villages of Turbo and El Bagre municipalities; three of these villages were indigenous communities. Inhabitants of all ages willing to participate were included. Soc

SUBMITTER: Montiel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7164158 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature