Prevention

Prozone occurs at different frequency and intensity in HRP-2 RDTs and may decrease diagnostic accuracy in the most affected RDTs.

Our study demonstrates that rapidly achieving and sustaining almost universal ITN usage rates is possible using a community-based approach.

Successful control of malaria and scale up of insecticide-treated net coverage relies on community perceptions and practice.

KAP about malaria among exposed Chinese travelers is far from satisfactory.

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Tension strength measured in the length and width directions of the net using one hook and one clamp provide new relevant data as this method more closely imitates the cause of tear holes in nets as they occur in real life use.

The nationwide integrated LLIN distribution campaign allowed household ITN ownership of one or more ITNs to surpass the RBM target of 80% set for 2010, though additional distribution strategies are needed to reach populations missed by the targeted campaign and to reach the universal coverage targets of one ITN per sleeping space and 80% of the population using an ITN.

The combination of ITN free distribution and social marketing was in general well accepted by the different providers.

DP was the most efficacious and well-tolerated regimen tested, although AQ+SP appears to be a suitable alternative for IPT in schoolchildren. Use of SP for IPT may not be appropriate in areas with high-level SP resistance in Africa.

The results of this study suggest that washing and drying regimen influence the insecticidal activity of LLINs.