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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Spatial targeted vector control is able to reduce malaria prevalence in the highlands of Burundi
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 79, No. 1, Year 2008
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In a highland province of Burundi, indoor residual spraying and long-lasting insecticidal net distribution were targeted in the valley, aiming also to protect the population living on the hilltops. The impact on malaria indicators was assessed, and the potential additional effect of nets evaluated. After the intervention - and compared with the control valleys - children 1-9 years old in the treated valleys had lower risks of malaria infection (odds ratio, OR: 0.55), high parasite density (OR: 0.48), and clinical malaria (OR: 0.57). The impact on malaria prevalence was even higher in infants (OR: 0.14). Using nets did not confer an additional protective effect to spraying. Targeted vector control had a major impact on malaria in the high-risk valleys but not in the less-exposed hilltops. Investment in targeted and regular control measures associated with effective case management should be able to control malaria in the highlands. Copyright © 2008 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Authors & Co-Authors
Protopopoff, Natacha
Belgium, Antwerpen
Prins Leopold Instituut Voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Van Bortel, Wim
Belgium, Antwerpen
Prins Leopold Instituut Voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Marcotty, Tanguy
Belgium, Antwerpen
Prins Leopold Instituut Voor Tropische Geneeskunde
van Herp, Michel
Belgium, Brussels
Medecins Sans Frontieres, Brussels
Maes, Peter
Belgium, Brussels
Medecins Sans Frontieres, Brussels
Baza, Dismas
Burundi, Bujumbura
Ministry of Health
D'Alessandro, Umberto
Belgium, Antwerpen
Prins Leopold Instituut Voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Coosemans, Marc H.
Belgium, Antwerpen
Prins Leopold Instituut Voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Statistics
Citations: 82
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4269/ajtmh.2008.79.12
ISSN:
00029637
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Cross Sectional Study
Case-Control Study
Study Locations
Burundi