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Malaria hospitalisation in East Africa: age, phenotype and transmission intensity.
BMC medicine - 27 Jan 2022
Kamau Alice, Paton Robert S, Akech Samuel, Mpimbaza Arthur, Khazenzi Cynthia, Ogero Morris, Mumo Eda, Alegana Victor A, Agweyu Ambrose, Mturi Neema, Mohammed Shebe, Bigogo Godfrey, Audi Allan, Kapisi James, Sserwanga Asadu, Namuganga Jane F, Kariuki Simon, Otieno Nancy A, Nyawanda Bryan O, Olotu Ally, Salim Nahya, Athuman Thabit, Abdulla Salim, Mohamed Amina F, Mtove George, Reyburn Hugh, Gupta Sunetra, Lourenço José, Bejon Philip, Snow Robert W
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Understanding the age patterns of disease is necessary to target interventions to maximise cost-effective impact. New malaria chemoprevention and vaccine initiatives target young children attending routine immunisation services. Here we explore the relationships between age and severity of malaria hospitalisation versus malaria transmission intensity. METHODS: Clinical data from 21 surveillance...
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