Household Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, and Plasmodium ovale in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2013-2014.

ABSTRACT: In a cross-sectional molecular study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 78% of households had ≥1 member infected with Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, and/or Plasmodium ovale spp.; 47% of children and 33% of adults tested positive for ≥1 species. Risk factors varied by species and age group.

SUBMITTER: Mitchell CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8664425 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature