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Low malaria morbidity in a cohort of Senegalese children with free access to health structures

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: We report the impact of the free access to health facilities on malaria morbidity in children from two to 15 years old, during a malaria transmission season in Niakhar, Senegal. Between July and December 2002, 227 malaria attacks occured in 566 children. Only one case of severe malaria was observed and no death has been reported. Our results demonstrate furthermore that easier access to health facilities and to early treatment is playing a key role in malaria control.

Source: Parasite

DOI: 10.1051/parasite/2006131079

Authors: N. Valin, A.B. Dieng, J.P. Chippaux, J.Y. Le Hesran, O. Gaye, A. Garcia

Institutions: Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Cheikh Anta Diop University

Language: English

Topic: Malaria Research and Control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Institut de Recherche pour le Développement