Malaria smear positivity among Kenyan children peaks at intermediate temperatures as predicted by ecological models
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Prevalence and associated determinants of malaria parasites among Kenyan children
BACKGROUND Approximately 80% of deaths attributed to malaria worldwide occurred mainly in Africa in 2015. Kenya is one of the major malaria endemic countries, making malaria the leading public health concern in this country. This study intended to document the prevalence of malaria and determine associated factors including socioeconomic status among children aged 6 months to 14 years in Kenya....
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عنوان ژورنال: Parasites & Vectors
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1756-3305
DOI: 10.1186/s13071-019-3547-z