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Assessing the impact of topography on malaria exposure and malaria epidemic sensitivity in the Western Kenya highlands

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Background information Malaria in the Western Kenya Highland is characterized by unstable and high transmission variability which results into epidemics during periods of suitable climatic conditions. The sensitivity of a site to malaria epidemics depends on the level of immunity of human population. This study examined how terrain in the highlands affects the exposure and sensitivity of a site to malaria.

Source: Malaria Journal

DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-9-s2-p59

Authors: Christine L Wanjala, Andrew K Githeko, John N Waitumbi

Institutions: Egerton University, Kenya Medical Research Institute

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890