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Effects of Age, Gender and Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection on Prevalence of Plasmodium Infection among Population Living in Bata District, Equatorial Guinea. Trop Med Infect Dis 2023; 8:tropicalmed8030149. [PMID: 36977150 PMCID: PMC10059851 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8030149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Introduction: Malaria and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) co-infection is an important parasitic infection affecting populations in co-endemic countries including Equatorial Guinea. To date, the health impact of STH and malaria co-infection is inconclusive. The current study aimed to report the malaria and STH infection epidemiology in the continental region of Equatorial Guinea. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study between October 2020 and January 2021 in the Bata district of Equatorial Guinea. Participants aged 1–9 years, 10–17 years and above 18 were recruited. Fresh venous blood was collected for malaria testing via mRDTs and light microscopy. Stool specimens were collected, and the Kato–Katz technique was used to detect the presence of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, hookworm spp. and intestinal Schistosoma eggs. Results: A total of 402 participants were included in this study. An amount of 44.3% of them lived in urban areas, and only 51.9% of them reported having bed nets. Malaria infections were detected in 34.8% of the participants, while 50% of malaria infections were reported in children aged 10–17 years. Females had a lower prevalence of malaria (28.8%) compared with males (41.7%). Children of 1–9 years carried more gametocytes compared with other age groups. An amount of 49.3% of the participants infected with T. trichiura had malaria parasites compared with those infected with A. lumbricoides (39.6%) or both (46.8%). Conclusions: The overlapping problem of STH and malaria is neglected in Bata. The current study forces the government and other stakeholders involved in the fight against malaria and STH to consider a combined control program strategy for both parasitic infections in Equatorial Guinea.
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Clustering of subpatent infections in households with asymptomatic rapid diagnostic test-positive cases in Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea independent of travel to regions of higher malaria endemicity: a cross-sectional study. Malar J 2021; 20:313. [PMID: 34247643 PMCID: PMC8274032 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-021-03844-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Prevalence of falciparum malaria on Bioko Island remains high despite sustained, intensive control. Progress may be hindered by high proportions of subpatent infections that are not detected by rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) but contribute to onward transmission, and by imported infections. Better understanding of the relationship between subpatent infections and RDT-detected infections, and whether this relationship is different from imported versus locally acquired infections, is imperative to better understand the sources of infection and mechanisms of transmission to tailor more effective interventions. Methods Quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was performed on a sub-set of samples from the 2015 Malaria Indicator Survey to identify subpatent infections. Households with RDT(+) individuals were matched 1:4 with households with no RDT(+) individuals. The association between living in a household with an RDT(+) individual and having a subpatent infection was evaluated using multivariate hierarchical logistic regression models with inverse probability weights for selection. To evaluate possible modification of the association by potential importation of the RDT(+) case, the analysis was repeated among strata of matched sets based on the reported eight-week travel history of the RDT(+) individual(s). Results There were 142 subpatent infections detected in 1,400 individuals (10.0%). The prevalence of subpatent infections was higher in households with versus without an RDT(+) individual (15.0 vs 9.1%). The adjusted prevalence odds of subpatent infection were 2.59-fold greater (95% CI: 1.31, 5.09) for those in a household with an RDT(+) individual compared to individuals in a household without RDT(+) individuals. When stratifying by travel history of the RDT(+) individual, the association between subpatent infections and RDT(+) infections was stronger in the strata in which the RDT(+) individual(s) had not recently travelled (adjusted prevalence odds ratio (aPOR) 2.95; 95% CI:1.17, 7.41), and attenuated in the strata in which recent travel was reported (aPOR 1.76; 95% CI: 0.54, 5.67). Conclusions There is clustering of subpatent infections around RDT(+) individual(s) when both imported and local infection are suspected. Future control strategies that aim to treat whole households in which an RDT(+) individual is found may target a substantial portion of infections that would otherwise not be detected. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12936-021-03844-6.
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Billingsley PF, Maas CD, Olotu A, Schwabe C, García GA, Rivas MR, Hergott DEB, Daubenberger C, Saverino E, Chaouch A, Embon O, Chemba M, Nyakarungu E, Hamad A, Cortes C, Schindler T, Mpina M, Mtoro A, Sim BKL, Richie TL, McGhee K, Tanner M, Obiang Lima GM, Abdulla S, Hoffman SL, Ayekaba MO. The Equatoguinean Malaria Vaccine Initiative: From the Launching of a Clinical Research Platform to Malaria Elimination Planning in Central West Africa. Am J Trop Med Hyg 2020; 103:947-954. [PMID: 32458790 PMCID: PMC7470544 DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.19-0966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Fifteen years of investment in malaria control on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea (EG), dramatically reduced malaria-associated morbidity and mortality, but the impact has plateaued. To progress toward elimination, EG is investing in the development of a malaria vaccine. We assessed the unique public–private partnership that has had such a significant impact on malaria on Bioko Island and now added a major effort on malaria vaccine development. As part of a $79M commitment, the EG government (75%) and three American energy companies (25%) have invested since 2012 greater than $55M in the Equatoguinean Malaria Vaccine Initiative (EGMVI) to support clinical development of Sanaria® PfSPZ vaccines (Sanaria Inc., Rockville, MD). In turn, the vaccine development program is building human capital and physical capacity. The EGMVI established regulatory and ethical oversight to ensure compliance with the International Conference on Harmonization and Good Clinical Practices for the first importation of investigational product, ethical approval, and conduct of a clinical trial in Equatoguinean history. The EGMVI has completed three vaccine trials in EG, two vaccine trials in Tanzania, and a malaria incidence study, and initiated preparations for a 2,100-volunteer clinical trial. Personnel are training for advanced degrees abroad and have been trained in Good Clinical Practices and protocol-specific methods. A new facility has established the foundation for a national research institute. Biomedical research and development within this visionary, ambitious public–private partnership is fostering major improvements in EG. The EGMVI plans to use a PfSPZ Vaccine alongside standard malaria control interventions to eliminate Pf malaria from Bioko, becoming a potential model for elimination campaigns elsewhere.
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- Marathon Oil, Malabo Dos, Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea
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- KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya.,Ifakara Health Institute, Bagamoyo, Tanzania
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- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Government of Equatorial Guinea, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
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- Marathon Oil, Malabo Dos, Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea
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- La Paz Hospital Medical Center, Sipopo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Ifakara Health Institute, Bagamoyo, Tanzania
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- Medical Care Development International, Silver Spring, Maryland
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- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
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- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland.,Ifakara Health Institute, Bagamoyo, Tanzania
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- Ifakara Health Institute, Bagamoyo, Tanzania
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- Noble Energy, Malabo Dos, Equatorial Guinea
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- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
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- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Government of Equatorial Guinea, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.,Marathon Oil, Malabo Dos, Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea
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Hung YW, Hoxha K, Irwin BR, Law MR, Grépin KA. Using routine health information data for research in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review. BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:790. [PMID: 32843033 PMCID: PMC7446185 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05660-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Routine health information systems (RHISs) support resource allocation and management decisions at all levels of the health system, as well as strategy development and policy-making in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Although RHIS data represent a rich source of information, such data are currently underused for research purposes, largely due to concerns over data quality. Given that substantial investments have been made in strengthening RHISs in LMICs in recent years, and that there is a growing demand for more real-time data from researchers, this systematic review builds upon the existing literature to summarize the extent to which RHIS data have been used in peer-reviewed research publications. METHODS Using terms 'routine health information system', 'health information system', or 'health management information system' and a list of LMICs, four electronic peer-review literature databases were searched from inception to February 202,019: PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and EconLit. Articles were assessed for inclusion based on pre-determined eligibility criteria and study characteristics were extracted from included articles using a piloted data extraction form. RESULTS We identified 132 studies that met our inclusion criteria, originating in 37 different countries. Overall, the majority of the studies identified were from Sub-Saharan Africa and were published within the last 5 years. Malaria and maternal health were the most commonly studied health conditions, although a number of other health conditions and health services were also explored. CONCLUSIONS Our study identified an increasing use of RHIS data for research purposes, with many studies applying rigorous study designs and analytic methods to advance program evaluation, monitoring and assessing services, and epidemiological studies in LMICs. RHIS data represent an underused source of data and should be made more available and further embraced by the research community in LMIC health systems.
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- Yuen W Hung
- University of Waterloo, School of Public Health and Health Systems, Waterloo, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, School of Public Health and Health Systems, Waterloo, Canada
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- Department of Health Sciences, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada
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- Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- School of Public Health, Hong Kong University, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.
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Failures in the case management of children with uncomplicated malaria in Bata district of Equatorial Guinea and associated factors. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0220789. [PMID: 31374107 PMCID: PMC6677319 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background In Equatorial Guinea, malaria continues to be one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality among children. The National Therapeutic Guide established artesunate-amodiaquine (ASAQ) as first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria, but compliance with this treatment is low. The aim of this study was to assess, for the first time, the performance of public healthcare workers in the diagnosis and treatment of uncomplicated malaria, their compliance with first-line Malaria National Therapeutic Guide and the associated factors. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the nine public health facilities in the Bata District of Equatorial Guinea to assess the management of uncomplicated malaria in children < 15 years of age. Bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses were used to determine the recommended treatment compliance and related factors. Results A total of 227 children with uncomplicated malaria were recorded from 9 public health facilities. Most of the treatments prescribed (83.3%) did not follow the first-line treatment recommended for uncomplicated malaria. The diagnosis was established with parasite confirmation in 182 cases (80.2%). After adjustment for other variables, children under 2 months of age, the use of parasite confirmation to the diagnosis of malaria and being familiar with the national therapeutic guide were significantly associated with the prescription of the first-line recommended treatment. Cases attended at the hospital or in a health facility with ASAQ in the pharmacy at the time of the study were also more likely to be prescribed with the recommended treatment, but with non-significant association after adjustment for other variables. Conclusions This study identified the factors associated with the low compliance with the first-line treatment by the public healthcare facilities of Bata District of Equatorial Guinea. It seems necessary to improve case management of children with uncomplicated malaria; to reinforce the use of Malaria National Therapeutic Guide and to inform about the danger of using artemisinin monotherapy. Furthermore, it is crucial to provide recommended first-line treatment to the pharmacies of all public health facilities to ensure access to this treatment.
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Guerra CA, Kang SY, Citron DT, Hergott DEB, Perry M, Smith J, Phiri WP, Osá Nfumu JO, Mba Eyono JN, Battle KE, Gibson HS, García GA, Smith DL. Human mobility patterns and malaria importation on Bioko Island. Nat Commun 2019; 10:2332. [PMID: 31133635 PMCID: PMC6536527 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-10339-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Malaria burden on Bioko Island has decreased significantly over the past 15 years. The impact of interventions on malaria prevalence, however, has recently stalled. Here, we use data from island-wide, annual malaria indicator surveys to investigate human movement patterns and their relationship to Plasmodium falciparum prevalence. Using geostatistical and mathematical modelling, we find that off-island travel is more prevalent in and around the capital, Malabo. The odds of malaria infection among off-island travelers are significantly higher than the rest of the population. We estimate that malaria importation rates are high enough to explain malaria prevalence in much of Malabo and its surroundings, and that local transmission is highest along the West Coast of the island. Despite uncertainty, these estimates of residual transmission and importation serve as a basis for evaluating progress towards elimination and for efficiently allocating resources as Bioko makes the transition from control to elimination.
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- Carlos A Guerra
- Medical Care Development International, 8401 Colesville Road, Suite 425, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, USA.
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- Malaria Atlas Project, Big Data Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7FY, UK
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- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 98121, USA
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- University of Washington, Department of Epidemiology, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Health Sciences Bldg, F-262, Box 357236, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Medical Care Development International, 8401 Colesville Road, Suite 425, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, USA
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- Medical Care Development International, Avenida Parques de Africa S/N, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Medical Care Development International, Avenida Parques de Africa S/N, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Medical Care Development International, Avenida Parques de Africa S/N, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Medical Care Development International, Avenida Parques de Africa S/N, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Malaria Atlas Project, Big Data Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7FY, UK
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- Malaria Atlas Project, Big Data Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7FY, UK
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- Medical Care Development International, 8401 Colesville Road, Suite 425, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, USA
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- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 98121, USA
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Jiang T, Chen J, Fu H, Wu K, Yao Y, Eyi JUM, Matesa RA, Obono MMO, Du W, Tan H, Lin M, Li J. High prevalence of Pfdhfr-Pfdhps quadruple mutations associated with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Malar J 2019; 18:101. [PMID: 30914041 PMCID: PMC6434785 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-019-2734-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is recommended for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in Africa. However, increasing SP resistance (SPR) affects the therapeutic efficacy of the SP. As molecular markers, Pfdhfr (dihydrofolate reductase) and Pfdhps (dihydropteroate synthase) genes are widely used for SPR surveillance. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Pfdhfr and Pfdhps genes mutations and haplotypes in Plasmodium falciparum isolates collected from Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea (EG). METHODS In total, 180 samples were collected in 2013-2014. The single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the Pfdhfr and Pfdhps genes were identified with nested PCR and Sanger sequencing. The genotypes and linkage disequilibrium (LD) tests were also analysed. RESULTS Sequences of Pfdhfr and Pfdhps genes were obtained from 92.78% (167/180) and 87.78% (158/180) of the samples, respectively. For Pfdhfr, 97.60% (163/167), 87.43% (146/167) and 97.01% (162/167) of the samples carried N51I, C59R and S108N mutant alleles, respectively. The prevalence of the Pfdhps S436A, A437G, K540E, A581G, and A613S mutations were observed in 20.25% (32/158), 90.51% (143/158), 5.06% (8/158), 0.63% (1/158), and 3.16% (5/158) of the samples, respectively. In total, 3 unique haplotypes at the Pfdhfr locus and 8 haplotypes at the Pfdhps locus were identified. A triple mutation (CIRNI) in Pfdhfr was the most prevalent haplotype (86.83%), and a single mutant haplotype (SGKAA; 62.66%) was predominant in Pfdhps. A total of 130 isolates with 12 unique haplotypes were found in the Pfdhfr and Pfdhps combined haplotypes, 65.38% (85/130) of them carried quadruple allele combinations (CIRNI-SGKAA), whereas only one isolate (0.77%, 1/130) was found to carry the wild-type (CNCSI-SAKAA). For LD analysis, the Pfdhfr N51I was significantly associated with the Pfdhps A437G (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Bioko Island possesses a high prevalence of the Pfdhfr triple mutation (CIRNI) and Pfdhps single mutation (SGKAA), which will undermine the pharmaceutical effect of SP for malaria treatment strategies. To avoid an increase in SPR, continuous molecular monitoring and additional control efforts are urgently needed in Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea.
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- Tingting Jiang
- Department of Human Parasitology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, People's Republic of China
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- The Chinese Medical Aid Team To the Republic of Equatorial Guinea; Laboratory Medical Center, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, 516001, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Schistosomiasis and Endemic Diseases, Wuhan City Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Human Parasitology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Department of Human Parasitology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Human Parasitology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Human Parasitology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, People's Republic of China.
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Gelabert P, Ferrando-Bernal M, de-Dios T, Mattorre B, Campoy E, Gorostiza A, Patin E, González-Martín A, Lalueza-Fox C. Genome-wide data from the Bubi of Bioko Island clarifies the Atlantic fringe of the Bantu dispersal. BMC Genomics 2019; 20:179. [PMID: 30841922 PMCID: PMC6404284 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-019-5529-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Bioko is one of the few islands that exist around Africa, the most genetically diverse continent on the planet. The native Bantu-speaking inhabitants of Bioko, the Bubi, are believed to have colonized the island about 2000 years ago. Here, we sequenced the genome of thirteen Bubi individuals at high coverage and analysed their sequences in comparison to mainland populations from the Gulf of Guinea. Results We found that, genetically, the closest mainland population to the Bubi are Bantu-speaking groups from Angola instead the geographically closer groups from Cameroon. The Bubi possess a lower proportion of rainforest hunter-gatherer (RHG) ancestry than most other Bantu-speaking groups. However, their RHG component most likely came from the same source and could have reached them by gene flow from the mainland after island settlement. By studying identity by descent (IBD) genomic blocks and runs of homozygosity (ROHs), we found evidence for a significant level of genetic isolation among the Bubi, isolation that can be attributed to the island effect. Additionally, as this population is known to have one of the highest malaria incidence rates in the world we analysed their genome for malaria-resistant alleles. However, we were unable to detect any specific selective sweeps related to this disease. Conclusions By describing their dispersal to the Atlantic islands, the genomic characterization of the Bubi contributes to the understanding of the margins of the massive Bantu migration that shaped all Sub-Saharan African populations. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12864-019-5529-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Pere Gelabert
- Institute of Evolutionary Biology (CSIC-Universitat Pompeu Fabra), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Evolutionary Biology (CSIC-Universitat Pompeu Fabra), Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Anthropology, Department of Biology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Forensic Genetics Laboratory, GENOMICA S.A.U., Pharma Mar Group, Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Human Evolutionary Genetics, Department of Genomics & Genetics, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France.,CNRS UMR 2000, Paris, France.,Center of Bioinformatics, Biostatistics and Integrative Biology, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France
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- Department of Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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- Institute of Evolutionary Biology (CSIC-Universitat Pompeu Fabra), Barcelona, Spain.
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Chen JT, Li J, Zha GC, Huang G, Huang ZX, Xie DD, Zhou X, Mo HT, Eyi JUM, Matesa RA, Obono MMO, Li S, Liu XZ, Lin M. Genetic diversity and allele frequencies of Plasmodium falciparum msp1 and msp2 in parasite isolates from Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Malar J 2018; 17:458. [PMID: 30526609 PMCID: PMC6286607 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-018-2611-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Malaria is still a serious public health problem on Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea), although the number of annual cases has been greatly reduced since 2004 through the Bioko Island Malaria Control Project (BIMCP). A better understanding of malaria parasite population diversity and transmission dynamics is critical for assessing the effectiveness of malaria control measures. The objective of this study is to investigate the genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum populations and multiplicity of infection (MOI) on Bioko Island 7 years after BIMCP. METHODS A total of 181 patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria diagnosed with microscopy were collected from Bioko Island from January 2011 to December 2014. Parasite DNA was extracted using chelex-100 and species were identified using a real-time PCR followed by high-resolution melting. Plasmodium falciparum msp1 and msp2 allelic families were determined using nested PCR. RESULTS Three msp1 alleles (K1, MAD20, and RO33) and two msp2 alleles (FC27 and 3D7) were analysed in all samples. In msp1, the MAD20 allelic family was predominant with 96.69% (175/178) followed respectively by the K1 allelic family with 96.07% (171/178) and R033 allelic family with 70.78% (126/178). In msp2, the FC27 allelic family was the most frequently detected with 97.69% (169/173) compared to 3D7 with 72.25% (125/173). Twenty-six different alleles were observed in msp1 with 9 alleles for K1, 9 alleles for MAD20 and 8 alleles for R033. In msp2, 25 individual alleles were detected with 5 alleles for FC27 and 20 alleles for 3D7. The overall MOI was 5.51 with respectively 3.5 and 2.01 for msp1 and msp2. A significant increase in overall MOI was correlated with the age group of the patients (P = 0.026) or parasite densities (P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS The present data showed high genetic diversity and MOI values among the P. falciparum population in the study, reflecting both the high endemic level and malaria transmission on Bioko Island. These data provide valuable information for surveillance of P. falciparum infection and for assessing the appropriateness of the current malarial control strategies in the endemic area.
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- Jiang-Tao Chen
- Laboratory Medical Center, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
- The Chinese Medical Aid Team to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Chinese Medical Aid Team to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Medical Center, Chaozhou People's Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Medical Center, Chaozhou People's Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Medical Center, Chaozhou People's Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
- Laboratory Medical Center, Chaozhou People's Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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Guerra M, de Sousa B, Ndong-Mabale N, Berzosa P, Arez AP. Malaria determining risk factors at the household level in two rural villages of mainland Equatorial Guinea. Malar J 2018; 17:203. [PMID: 29776367 PMCID: PMC5960103 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-018-2354-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND After the introduction of an artemisinin-based combination therapy, the reduction of prevalence of malaria infections has shown a remarkable progress during the last decade. However due to the lack of a consistent malaria control programme and socioeconomic inequalities, Plasmodium infection is still one of the major cause of disease in Equatorial Guinea, namely in the rural communities. This study explored the associated risk factors of malaria transmission at the microeconomic level (households) in two rural villages of mainland Equatorial Guinea. METHODS This survey involved 232 individuals living in 69 households located in two rural villages, Ngonamanga and Miyobo, of coastal and interior of Equatorial Guinea, respectively. Malaria prevalence was measured by PCR and parasitaemia level by optical microscopy; household socioeconomic status (SES) was measured based on house characteristics using a 2-step cluster analysis. Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the relationship of a diverse set of independent variables on being diagnosed with malaria and on showing high levels of parasitaemia. RESULTS The prevalence of Plasmodium spp. infection was 69%, with 80% of households having at least one parasitaemic member. The majority of houses have eaves (80%), walls of clay/wood (90%) and zinc roof (99%) and only 10% of them have basic sanitation facilities. The studied areas showed reduced rates of indoor residual spraying coverage (9%), and long-lasting insecticide-treated net ownership (35%), with none of these preventive tools showing any significant effects on malaria risk in these areas. Neither the risk of malaria infection (PCR positive result) or the development of high parasitaemia did show association with SES. CONCLUSIONS This study has contributed to reinforce the importance of living conditions associated to a high risk of malaria infection and vulnerability to develop high parasitaemia. This study also contributes to future malaria control interventions to be implemented in mainland Equatorial Guinea or in other countries with similar environmental conditions.
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- Mónica Guerra
- Global Health and Tropical Medicine, GHTM, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, IHMT, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, UNL, Rua da Junqueira 100, 1349-008, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação, CINEICC, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Centro de Referencia para el Control de Endemias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Bata, Equatorial Guinea
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Global Health and Tropical Medicine, GHTM, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, IHMT, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, UNL, Rua da Junqueira 100, 1349-008, Lisbon, Portugal.
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A Meta-Regression Analysis of the Effectiveness of Mosquito Nets for Malaria Control: The Value of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15030546. [PMID: 29562673 PMCID: PMC5877091 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15030546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have been widely used as an effective alternative to conventional insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) for over a decade. Due to the growing number of field trials and interventions reporting the effectiveness of LLINs in controlling malaria, there is a need to systematically review the literature on LLINs and ITNs to examine the relative effectiveness and characteristics of both insecticide nettings. A systematic review of over 2000 scholarly articles published since the year 2000 was conducted. The odds ratios (ORs) of insecticidal net effectiveness in reducing malaria were recorded. The final dataset included 26 articles for meta-regression analysis, with a sample size of 154 subgroup observations. While there is substantial heterogeneity in study characteristics and effect size, we found that the overall OR for reducing malaria by LLIN use was 0.44 (95% CI = 0.41–0.48, p < 0.01) indicating a risk reduction of 56%, while ITNs were slightly less effective with an OR of 0.59 (95% CI = 0.57–0.61, p <0.01). A meta-regression model confirms that LLINs are significantly more effective than ITNs in the prevention of malaria, when controlling for other covariates. For both types of nets, protective efficacy was greater in high transmission areas when nets were used for an extended period. However, cross-sectional studies may overestimate the effect of the nets. The results surprisingly suggest that nets are less effective in protecting children under the age of five, which may be due to differences in child behavior or inadequate coverage. Compared to a previous meta-analysis, insecticide-treated nets appear to have improved their efficacy despite the risks of insecticide resistance. These findings have practical implications for policymakers seeking effective malaria control strategies.
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Romay-Barja M, Ncogo P, Nseng G, Santana-Morales MA, Berzosa P, Herrador Z, Valladares B, Riloha M, Benito A. The use and preference of artemether as a first-choice treatment for malaria: results from a cross-sectional survey in the Bata district, Equatorial Guinea. Malar J 2018. [PMID: 29523144 PMCID: PMC5845225 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-018-2254-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Malaria is endemic in Equatorial Guinea with stable transmission, and it remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years of age. Adherence to artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) as a first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria is critical to malaria control. Six years after the introduction of artesunate-amodiaquine (AS/AQ) therapy in Equatorial Guinea, adherence to the first-line treatment seems to be low in the Bata district. The factors associated with the choice of malaria treatment have not been studied previously in this area; therefore, this study aimed to analyse the preference and use of artemether as malaria treatment and its related factors in the Bata district of Equatorial Guinea. METHODS In 2013, a cross-sectional study was conducted in the Bata district, which involved 428 households. Bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses were conducted to determine the relevance of socio-economic, geographical, and behavioural factors that played a role in the preference and use of artemether as malaria treatment. RESULTS Artemether was considered the best treatment for malaria by 110 caregivers (26%), and was the antimalarial most administrated in the Bata district. It was prescribed to 117 children (27.34%); while, only 6.78% were administered AS/AQ. Caregivers living ≤ 3 km from the nearest health facility were almost two times more likely to consider artemether as the best treatment than those living farther away (95% CI 0.31-0.86). Caregivers with at least a secondary school education were 2.7 times more likely to consider artemether as the best treatment than those less educated. Children whose caregivers considered artemether the best treatment against malaria were five times more likely to be treated with artemether than children with caregivers who did not consider it the best (OR 5.07, 95% CI 2.93-8.78). In contrast, children that reported weakness as a symptom were less likely to be treated with artemether than those with other symptoms (OR 0.47, 95% CI 0.28-0.78). CONCLUSION Caregivers, public and private health staff, and drug sellers need to understand the importance of using ACT to treat uncomplicated malaria and the dangers of using artemisinin monotherapy.
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- Maria Romay-Barja
- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain. .,Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain.
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- Centro de Referencia de Control de Endemias, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar Social, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain.,Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain.,Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar Social, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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Cook J, Hergott D, Phiri W, Rivas MR, Bradley J, Segura L, Garcia G, Schwabe C, Kleinschmidt I. Trends in parasite prevalence following 13 years of malaria interventions on Bioko island, Equatorial Guinea: 2004-2016. Malar J 2018; 17:62. [PMID: 29402288 PMCID: PMC5799938 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-018-2213-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Whilst there have been substantial reductions in malaria transmission over the past decade, in many countries in West and Central Africa the malaria burden remains high. Monitoring and evaluation of malaria transmission trends and intervention strategies are key elements for malaria control programmes. This study uses a time series of annual malaria indicator surveys to track the progress of malaria control in Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, over a 13 year period of intensive interventions. Malaria infection and haemoglobin were measured annually in children (1 to 14 years) in cross-sectional household surveys from 2004 to 2016 in 18 sentinel sites across the island. Trends in transmission patterns were assessed and the impact of the vector control interventions (net use and spray coverage) was evaluated. RESULTS Between 2004 and 2016 approximately 106,500 individual tests for parasitaemia were conducted using rapid diagnostic tests. Although spray coverage remained relatively high (> 70%) over the time period, reported net usage was generally below 40%. Parasite prevalence reduced from 43.3 to 10.5% between 2004 and 2016. The prevalence of moderate to severe anaemia in children aged 1-5 years reduced from 14.9 to 1.6%. Impact in individual sites ranged from 57 to 100% reductions in parasite prevalence between 2004 and 2016. Sleeping under a net and living in a house that had been sprayed in the past 12 months were independently protective against infection (OR = 0.69 [95%CI 0.61-0.80] and OR = 0.87 [95% CI 0.78-0.97], respectively), whilst recent travel to the mainland increased the odds of infection nearly fourfold (OR = 3.94 [95%CI 2.79-5.56]). CONCLUSION Island-wide interventions have resulted in a substantial reduction in malaria transmission on Bioko Island. This unique time series of 13 consecutive annual malaria indicator surveys clearly demonstrates the long-term effectiveness of the sustained use of two vector control interventions, indoor residual spraying and LLINs, and the value of comprehensive and sustained surveillance. Despite considerable success in reducing the burden on the island, malaria is still endemic, with populations in some areas remaining at high risk of infection.
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- Jackie Cook
- MRC Tropical Epidemiology Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, WC1E7HT, UK.
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- Medical Care Development International, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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- Bioko Island Malaria Control Project, Medical Care Development International, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- MRC Tropical Epidemiology Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, WC1E7HT, UK
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- Bioko Island Malaria Control Project, Medical Care Development International, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Medical Care Development International, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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- MRC Tropical Epidemiology Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, WC1E7HT, UK.,School of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Kesteman T, Randrianarivelojosia M, Rogier C. The protective effectiveness of control interventions for malaria prevention: a systematic review of the literature. F1000Res 2017; 6:1932. [PMID: 29259767 PMCID: PMC5721947 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.12952.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: Thanks to a considerable increase in funding, malaria control interventions (MCI) whose efficacy had been demonstrated by controlled trials have been largely scaled up during the last decade. Nevertheless, it was not systematically investigated whether this efficacy had been preserved once deployed on the field. Therefore, we sought the literature to assess the disparities between efficacy and effectiveness and the effort to measure the protective effectiveness (PE) of MCI. Methods: The PubMed database was searched for references with keywords related to malaria, to control interventions for prevention and to study designs that allow for the measure of the PE against parasitemia or against clinical outcomes. Results: Our search retrieved 1423 references, and 162 articles were included in the review. Publications were scarce before the year 2000 but dramatically increased afterwards. Bed nets was the MCI most studied (82.1%). The study design most used was a cross-sectional study (65.4%). Two thirds (67.3%) were conducted at the district level or below, and the majority (56.8%) included only children even if the MCI didn’t target only children. Not all studies demonstrated a significant PE from exposure to MCI: 60.6% of studies evaluating bed nets, 50.0% of those evaluating indoor residual spraying, and 4/8 showed an added PE of using both interventions as compared with one only; this proportion was 62.5% for intermittent preventive treatment of pregnant women, and 20.0% for domestic use of insecticides. Conclusions: This review identified numerous local findings of low, non-significant PE –or even the absence of a protective effect provided by these MCIs. The identification of such failures in the effectiveness of MCIs advocates for the investigation of the causes of the problem found. Ideal evaluations of the PE of MCIs should incorporate both a large representativeness and an evaluation of the PE stratified by subpopulations.
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- Thomas Kesteman
- Fondation Mérieux, Lyon, France.,Malaria Research Unit, Institut Pasteur de Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar
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- Malaria Research Unit, Institut Pasteur de Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.,Ecole doctorale Sciences de la vie et de l'environnement, Université d'Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar.,Institute for Biomedical Research of the French Armed Forces (IRBA), Brétigny-Sur-Orge , France.,Unité de recherche sur les maladies infectieuses et tropicales émergentes - (URMITE), Marseille, France
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Prevalence of anemia and associated factors in children living in urban and rural settings from Bata District, Equatorial Guinea, 2013. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0176613. [PMID: 28467452 PMCID: PMC5415132 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Anemia in children under 5 years of age is a global public health problem. According to the World Health Organization the current rate of anemia among preschool aged children in Equatorial Guinea is 66%. No information is available above this age. The cross-sectional Prevamal Survey was conducted in 2013 aimed at providing baseline data on malaria prevalence in children aged 2 months-15 years old. Sampling was carried out with the use of a multistage, stratified cluster strategy in the district of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. The χ2 test and adjusted Poisson regression models were applied to assess the association between social-demographic and economic factors, malaria and anemia. A total of 1436 children were tested, out of which 1,421 children (99%) were tested for anemia. Over 85% were anemic; out of them, 284 (24%), 815 (67%) and 111 (9%) children had mild, moderate and severe anemia, respectively. Severe anemia was more frequent among children aged 2–12 months old and those living in rural sites. About 47% tested positive for malaria via a rapid diagnostic test (RDT). This rate was significantly higher in rural villages (66%; p<0.001). The prevalence of anemia and malaria was higher in rural settings (p<0.001). On the other hand, anemia in urban areas displayed a heterogeneity and complexity that differed from the rural environment: in urban neighbourhoods, children with concomitant malaria infection were more likely to be anemic (adjusted prevalence rate (aPR):1.19; CI 95%: 1.12–1.28). Moreover, the prevalence of anemia was higher in children aged above 13 months compared to younger children (p<0.005). Belonging to the poorest wealth tertile were positively (aPR: 1.14, 95% CI: 1.05–1.24) and children’ parents being employees (aPR: 0.86, 95% CI: 0.76–0.96) or self-employed (aPR: 0.86, 95% CI: 0.76–0.97) vs. working in agriculture and/or fishing negatively associated with anemia among urban children. This marked urban-rural variation indicates the importance of targeting specific areas or districts. Strategies aimed at reducing malaria are clearly paramount in this country. Prevention and treatment of other factors associated with the etiology of anemia (e.g., iron deficiency) are also likely necessary to combat the burden of anemia in Equatorial Guinea.
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Gómez-Barroso D, García-Carrasco E, Herrador Z, Ncogo P, Romay-Barja M, Ondo Mangue ME, Nseng G, Riloha M, Santana MA, Valladares B, Aparicio P, Benito A. Spatial clustering and risk factors of malaria infections in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea. Malar J 2017; 16:146. [PMID: 28403879 PMCID: PMC5389164 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-017-1794-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background The transmission of malaria is intense in the majority of the countries of sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in those that are located along the Equatorial strip. The present study aimed to describe the current distribution of malaria prevalence among children and its environment-related factors as well as to detect malaria spatial clusters in the district of Bata, in Equatorial Guinea. Methods From June to August 2013 a representative cross-sectional survey using a multistage, stratified, cluster-selected sample was carried out of children in urban and rural areas of Bata District. All children were tested for malaria using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). Results were linked to each household by global position system data. Two cluster analysis methods were used: hot spot analysis using the Getis-Ord Gi statistic, and the SaTScan™ spatial statistic estimates, based on the assumption of a Poisson distribution to detect spatial clusters. In addition, univariate associations and Poisson regression model were used to explore the association between malaria prevalence at household level with different environmental factors. Results A total of 1416 children aged 2 months to 15 years living in 417 households were included in this study. Malaria prevalence by RDTs was 47.53%, being highest in the age group 6–15 years (63.24%, p < 0.001). Those children living in rural areas were there malaria risk is greater (65.81%) (p < 0.001). Malaria prevalence was higher in those houses located <1 km from a river and <3 km to a forest (IRR: 1.31; 95% CI 1.13–1.51 and IRR: 1.44; 95% CI 1.25–1.66, respectively). Poisson regression analysis also showed a decrease in malaria prevalence with altitude (IRR: 0.73; 95% CI 0.62–0.86). A significant cluster inland of the district, in rural areas has been found. Conclusions This study reveals a high prevalence of RDT-based malaria among children in Bata district. Those households situated in inland rural areas, near to a river, a green area and/or at low altitude were a risk factor for malaria. Spatial tools can help policy makers to promote new recommendations for malaria control.
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- Diana Gómez-Barroso
- CIBERESP, National Centre of Epidemiology, Carlos III Institute of Health (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain.
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- RICET, National Center of Tropical Medicine, Carlos III Institute of Health (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- RICET, National Center of Tropical Medicine, Carlos III Institute of Health (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Reference Centre for Endemic Control of Equatorial Guinea (CRCE), Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- RICET, National Center of Tropical Medicine, Carlos III Institute of Health (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- University Institute for Tropical Diseases and Public Health of Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
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- University Institute for Tropical Diseases and Public Health of Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
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- RICET, National Center of Tropical Medicine, Carlos III Institute of Health (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- RICET, National Center of Tropical Medicine, Carlos III Institute of Health (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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Guerra M, Neres R, Salgueiro P, Mendes C, Ndong-Mabale N, Berzosa P, de Sousa B, Arez AP. Plasmodium falciparum Genetic Diversity in Continental Equatorial Guinea before and after Introduction of Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2017; 61:e02556-15. [PMID: 27795385 PMCID: PMC5192141 DOI: 10.1128/aac.02556-15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2015] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Efforts to control malaria may affect malaria parasite genetic variability and drug resistance, the latter of which is associated with genetic events that promote mechanisms to escape drug action. The worldwide spread of drug resistance has been a major obstacle to controlling Plasmodium falciparum malaria, and thus the study of the origin and spread of associated mutations may provide some insights into the prevention of its emergence. This study reports an analysis of P. falciparum genetic diversity, focusing on antimalarial resistance-associated molecular markers in two socioeconomically different villages in mainland Equatorial Guinea. The present study took place 8 years after a previous one, allowing the analysis of results before and after the introduction of an artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), i.e., artesunate plus amodiaquine. Genetic diversity was assessed by analysis of the Pfmsp2 gene and neutral microsatellite loci. Pfdhps and Pfdhfr alleles associated with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) resistance and flanking microsatellite loci were investigated, and the prevalences of drug resistance-associated point mutations of the Pfcrt, Pfmdr1, Pfdhfr, and Pfdhps genes were estimated. Further, to monitor the use of ACT, we provide the baseline prevalences of K13 propeller mutations and Pfmdr1 copy numbers. After 8 years, noticeable differences occurred in the distribution of genotypes conferring resistance to chloroquine and SP, and the spread of mutated genotypes differed according to the setting. Regarding artemisinin resistance, although mutations reported as being linked to artemisinin resistance were not present at the time, several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were observed in the K13 gene, suggesting that closer monitoring should be maintained to prevent the possible spread of artemisinin resistance in Africa.
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- Mónica Guerra
- Global Health and Tropical Medicine (GHTM), Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Global Health and Tropical Medicine (GHTM), Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Global Health and Tropical Medicine (GHTM), Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Global Health and Tropical Medicine (GHTM), Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Centro de Referencia para el Control de Endemias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Bata, Equatorial Guinea
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Global Health and Tropical Medicine (GHTM), Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), Lisbon, Portugal
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Romay-Barja M, Ncogo P, Nseng G, Santana-Morales MA, Herrador Z, Berzosa P, Valladares B, Riloha M, Benito A. Caregivers' Malaria Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes, and Related Factors in the Bata District, Equatorial Guinea. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0168668. [PMID: 28036341 PMCID: PMC5201263 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0168668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 12/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objectives Adequate community knowledge about malaria is crucial in order to improve prevention by reducing exposure to the disease. Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children of less than five years of age in Equatorial Guinea. However, information concerning the accuracy of community knowledge is insufficient. This study aimed at assessing the depth of caregivers’ knowledge of malaria, their beliefs and attitudes about this disease, and their socioeconomic determinants in the Bata district of Equatorial Guinea. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted in the district of Bata, involving 440 houses selected from 18 rural villages and 26 urban neighbourhoods. A combined "Malaria Knowledge Score" was generated based on caregivers’ knowledge about transmission, symptoms, prevention, the treatment of children, and best place to seek treatment. Multivariate logistic regressions analyses were performed to assess those factors that are associated with knowledge about malaria. Results A total of 428 caregivers were interviewed; 255 (59.6%) and 173 (40.4%) lived in urban and rural areas respectively. Significant differences between rural and urban households were observed in caregivers’ malaria knowledges and beliefs. Almost 42% of urban and 65% of rural caregivers were unaware as to how malaria is transmitted (OR = 2.69; 95% CI: 1.78–4.05). Together with rurality, the factors most significantly associated with the Malaria Knowledge were the level of education of the caregiver and the socioeconomic status of the household. Conclusions Improvements in educational programs are needed to empower the most vulnerable households such that they can pro-actively implement malaria control measures. This could be achieved by a comprehensive communication strategy aimed at changing individual and community behaviours, and delivered by suitably trained community health workers and indoor residual spraying personnel.
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- Maria Romay-Barja
- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Referencia de Control de Endemias, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar Social, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar Social, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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Some probable factors affecting the malaria situation before and at the beginning of a pre-elimination program in southeastern Iran. J Parasit Dis 2016; 41:503-509. [PMID: 28615868 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-016-0838-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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The area southeast of Iran still copes with malaria as an unstable infectious disease and includes the most autochthonous malaria reports in the country. This comprehensive study was carried out for the evaluation of environmental factors, welfare indicators and health facilities on the malaria situation before and at the beginning of a pre-elimination programme in this area. The probable factors affecting the malaria situation, including the water-pipe network, electricity, rainfall, long-lasting integrated nets (LLINs), indoor residual spraying and malaria diagnosis-treatment centres were analysed using SPSS software. The Pearson correlation test showed no significant correlation between some factors such as piped water networks, annual precipitation, number of sprayed villages and autochthonous cases as well as autochthonous foci. But a significant correlation between electricity coverage, number of diagnoses of malaria-treatment centres and autochthonous cases\foci was observed. Also, the number of distributed LLINs didn't have any correlation with the number of total malaria cases, but a significant correlation between LLINs and autochthonous foci was seen. Detailed studies on the correlation of various variables, such as piped water, spraying coverage and number of malaria diagnosis centres, with the malaria situation is limited in Asia and other parts of the world. This study and others like it can help malaria managers and directors in the more accurate allocation of financial resources.
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Kesteman T, Randrianarivelojosia M, Piola P, Rogier C. Post-deployment effectiveness of malaria control interventions on Plasmodium infections in Madagascar: a comprehensive phase IV assessment. Malar J 2016; 15:322. [PMID: 27306378 PMCID: PMC4910239 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-016-1376-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2016] [Accepted: 06/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Because international funding for malaria control is plateauing, affected countries that receive foreign funding are expected to maintain a constant budget while continuing to reduce Plasmodium transmission. To investigate the appropriateness of a malaria control policy in Madagascar, the effectiveness of all currently deployed malaria control interventions (MCIs) was measured. Methods A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2012–2013 at 62 sites throughout Madagascar. A total of 15,746 individuals of all ages were tested for Plasmodium infection using rapid diagnostic tests and were interviewed about their use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), intermittent preventive treatment of pregnant women (IPTp), and exposure to information, education and communication (IEC) campaigns. The association between Plasmodium infection and MCI exposure was calculated using multivariate multilevel models, and the protective effectiveness (PE) of an intervention was defined as one minus the odds ratio of this association. Results The individual PE of regular LLIN use was high and significant (41 %, 95 % confidence interval [CI] 23–54), whereas its community PE was not. The PE of IRS at the household level was significant in one transmission pattern only (44 %, 95 % CI 11–65), and the community PE with high IRS coverage (>75 %) was high and significant overall (78 %, 95 % CI 44–91). Using LLINs after IRS increased the PE, and the reciprocal was also true. The maternal PE of IPTp was high but non-significant (65 %, 95 % CI −32 to 91). The PE of IEC was low, non-significant and restricted to certain areas (24 %, 95 % CI −34 to 57). Conclusions This snapshot of the effectiveness of MCIs confirms that integrated vector control is required in malaria control policies in Madagascar and suggests combining MCIs when one is questionable. Policymakers should consider the local effectiveness of all deployed MCIs through a similar phase IV assessment. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12936-016-1376-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Thomas Kesteman
- Malaria Research Unit, Institut Pasteur de Madagascar, BP 1274, 101, Avaradoha, Antananarivo, Madagascar. .,Unité de recherche sur les maladies infectieuses et tropicales émergentes (URMITE)-UMR 6236, 27 boulevard Jean Moulin, 13385, Marseille, Cedex 05, France. .,Fondation Mérieux, 17 rue Bourgelat, 69002, Lyon, France.
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- Epidemiology Unit, Institut Pasteur de Madagascar, BP 1274, 101 Avaradoha, Antananarivo, Madagascar
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- Malaria Research Unit, Institut Pasteur de Madagascar, BP 1274, 101, Avaradoha, Antananarivo, Madagascar.,Unité de recherche sur les maladies infectieuses et tropicales émergentes (URMITE)-UMR 6236, 27 boulevard Jean Moulin, 13385, Marseille, Cedex 05, France.,Institute for Biomedical Research of the French Armed Forces (IRBA), BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-Sur-Orge Cedex, France
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Li J, Chen J, Xie D, Eyi UM, Matesa RA, Ondo Obono MM, Ehapo CS, Yang L, Yang H, Lin M. Limited artemisinin resistance-associated polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum K13-propeller and PfATPase6 gene isolated from Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Int J Parasitol Drugs Drug Resist 2016; 6:54-59. [PMID: 27054064 PMCID: PMC4805774 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpddr.2015.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2015] [Revised: 11/03/2015] [Accepted: 11/25/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE With emergence and geographically expanding of antimalarial resistance worldwide, molecular markers are essential tool for surveillance of resistant Plasmodium parasites. Recently, single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the PF3D7_1343700 kelch propeller (K13-propeller) domain are shown to be associated with artemisinin (ART) resistance in vivo and in vitro. This study aims to investigate the ART resistance-associated polymorphisms of K13-propeller and PfATPase6 genes in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea (EG). METHODS A total of 172 samples were collected from falciparum malaria patients on Bioko Island between 2013 and 2014. The polymorphisms of K13-propeller and PfATPase6 genes were analyzed by Nest-PCR and sequencing. RESULTS Sequences of K13-propeller and PfATPase6 were obtained from 90.74% (98/108) and 91.45% (139/152) samples, respectively. The 2.04% (2/98) cases had non-synonymous K13-propeller A578S mutation but no found the mutations associated with ART resistance in Southeast Asia. For PfATPase6, the mutations were found at positions N569K and A630S with the mutation prevalence of 7.91% (11/139) and 1.44% (2/139), respectively. In addition, a sample with the mixed type at position I723V was discovered (0.72%, 1/139). CONCLUSIONS This study initially offers an insight of K13-propeller and PfATPase6 polymorphisms on Bioko Island, EG. It suggests no widespread ART resistance or tolerance in the region, and might be helpful for developing and updating guidance for the use of ART-based combination therapies (ACTs).
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- Jian Li
- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Basic Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Medical Center, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou 516001, People's Republic of China; The Chinese Medical Aid Team to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Guangzhou 510000, People's Republic of China
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- The Chinese Medical Aid Team to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Guangzhou 510000, People's Republic of China
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- Central Blood Transfusion Service, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo 999115, Equatorial Guinea
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- Central Blood Transfusion Service, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo 999115, Equatorial Guinea
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- Central Blood Transfusion Service, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo 999115, Equatorial Guinea
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- Central Blood Transfusion Service, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo 999115, Equatorial Guinea
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- Laboratory Medical Center, Chaozhou Central Hospital, Southern Medical University, Chaozhou 521021, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Medical Center, Chaozhou Central Hospital, Southern Medical University, Chaozhou 521021, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Medical Center, Chaozhou Central Hospital, Southern Medical University, Chaozhou 521021, People's Republic of China; Department of Histology and Embryology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515000, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Romay-Barja M, Cano J, Ncogo P, Nseng G, Santana-Morales MA, Valladares B, Riloha M, Benito A. Determinants of delay in malaria care-seeking behaviour for children 15 years and under in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea. Malar J 2016; 15:187. [PMID: 27036554 PMCID: PMC4818441 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-016-1239-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Accepted: 03/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years of age in Equatorial Guinea. Early appropriate treatment can reduce progression of the illness to severe stages, thus reducing of mortality, morbidity and onward transmission. The factors that contribute to malaria treatment delay have not been studied previously in Equatorial Guinea. The objective of this study was to assess the determinants of delay in seeking malaria treatment for children in the Bata district, in mainland Equatorial Guinea. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted in Bata district, in 2013, which involved 428 houses in 18 rural villages and 26 urban neighbourhoods. Household caregivers were identified in each house and asked about their knowledge of malaria and about the management of the last reported malaria episode in a child 15 years and younger under their care. Bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses were conducted to determine the relevance of socio-economic, geographical and behavioural factors on delays in care-seeking behaviour. Results Nearly half of the children sought treatment at least 24 h after the onset of the symptoms. The median delay in seeking care was 2.8 days. Children from households with the highest socio-economic status were less likely to be delayed in seeking care than those from households with the lowest socio-economic status (OR 0.37, 95 % CI 0.19–0.72). Children that first received treatment at home, mainly paracetamol, were more than twice more likely to be delayed for seeking care, than children who did not first receive treatment at home (OR 2.36, 95 % CI 1.45–3.83). Children living in a distance >3 km from the nearest health facility were almost two times more likely to be delayed in seeking care than those living closer to a facility but with non significant association once adjusted for other variables (OR 1.75, 95 % CI 0.88–3.47). Conclusion To decrease malaria morbidity and mortality in Bata district, efforts should be addressed to reduce household delays in seeking care. It is necessary to provide free access to effective malaria diagnosis and treatment, to reinforce malaria management at community level through community health workers and drug sellers and to increase awareness on the severity of malaria, the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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- Maria Romay-Barja
- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain. .,Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain.
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- Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Centro de Referencia de Control de Endemias, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar Social, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain.,Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
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- Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar Social, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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Richie TL, Billingsley PF, Sim BKL, James ER, Chakravarty S, Epstein JE, Lyke KE, Mordmüller B, Alonso P, Duffy PE, Doumbo OK, Sauerwein RW, Tanner M, Abdulla S, Kremsner PG, Seder RA, Hoffman SL. Progress with Plasmodium falciparum sporozoite (PfSPZ)-based malaria vaccines. Vaccine 2015; 33:7452-61. [PMID: 26469720 PMCID: PMC5077156 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.09.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2015] [Revised: 09/28/2015] [Accepted: 09/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Sanaria Inc. has developed methods to manufacture, purify and cryopreserve aseptic Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) sporozoites (SPZ), and is using this platform technology to develop an injectable PfSPZ-based vaccine that provides high-grade, durable protection against infection with Pf malaria. Several candidate vaccines are being developed and tested, including PfSPZ Vaccine, in which the PfSPZ are attenuated by irradiation, PfSPZ-CVac, in which fully infectious PfSPZ are attenuated in vivo by concomitant administration of an anti-malarial drug, and PfSPZ-GA1, in which the PfSPZ are attenuated by gene knockout. Forty-three research groups in 15 countries, organized as the International PfSPZ Consortium (I-PfSPZ-C), are collaborating to advance this program by providing intellectual, clinical, and financial support. Fourteen clinical trials of these products have been completed in the USA, Europe and Africa, two are underway and at least 12 more are planned for 2015-2016 in the US (four trials), Germany (2 trials), Tanzania, Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Equatorial Guinea. Sanaria anticipates application to license a first generation product as early as late 2017, initially to protect adults, and a year later to protect all persons >6 months of age for at least six months. Improved vaccine candidates will be advanced as needed until the following requirements have been met: long-term protection against natural transmission, excellent safety and tolerability, and operational feasibility for population-wide administration. Here we describe the three most developed whole PfSPZ vaccine candidates, associated clinical trials, initial plans for licensure and deployment, and long-term objectives for a final product suitable for mass administration to achieve regional malaria elimination and eventual global eradication.
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- Center for Malaria Research, Institute for Global Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, Rockville, MD, United States
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- Malaria Research and Training Center, University of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
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- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
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- Ifakara Health Institute, Bagamoyo, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Institute of Tropical Medicine, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, Bethesda, MD, United States
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Ncogo P, Herrador Z, Romay-Barja M, García-Carrasco E, Nseng G, Berzosa P, Santana-Morales MA, Riloha M, Aparicio P, Valladares B, Benito A. Malaria prevalence in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea: a cross-sectional study. Malar J 2015; 14:456. [PMID: 26573911 PMCID: PMC4647797 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-015-0986-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Malaria has traditionally been a leading public health problem in Equatorial Guinea. After completion, in September 2011, of the integrated set of interventions against malaria launched by the Global Fund Malaria Programme in the mainland area, the epidemiological situation of malaria remains unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence rate of malaria and associated factors based on the rapid diagnosis test (RDT) in Bata district, in order to provide evidence that will reinforce the National Malaria Control Programme. Methods From June to August 2013, a representative cross sectional survey using a multistage, stratified, cluster-selected sample was carried out in urban zones and rural villages from Bata district. Data on socio-demographic, health status and malaria-related behaviours was collected. Malaria diagnosis was performed by RDT. Bivariate and multivariable statistical methods were employed to assess malaria prevalence and its association with different factors. Results Prevalence of malaria was higher in rural settings (58.9 %; CI 95 % 55.2–62.5 %) than in the sampled urban communities (33.9 %; CI 95 % 31.1–36.9 %). Presence of anaemia was also high, especially in rural sites (89.6 vs. 82.8 %, p < 0.001). The analyses show that a positive RDT result was significantly associated with age group, the most affected age range being 13 months–14 years old. Other significant covariates were ethnic group (only in urban sites), number of adults living in the house (only in rural villages) previous history of fever, anaemia (only in urban sites) and sleeping under a bed net. Moreover, those who never slept under a bed net were two times more likely to have malaria. Conclusion The prevalence of malaria was high in Bata district, especially in rural villages. The National Programme to fight malaria in Equatorial Guinea should take into account the differences found between rural and urban communities and age groups to target appropriately those worst affected. The findings of this study will assist in planning and undertaking regional policy and other preventive initiatives. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12936-015-0986-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Policarpo Ncogo
- Reference Centre for Epidemics Control of Equatorial Guinea (CRCE), Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
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- National Centre of Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) C/Sinesio Delgado, 6-Pabellón 13, 28029, Madrid, Spain. .,The Spanish Tropical Diseases Research Network (RICET in Spanish), Madrid, Spain.
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- National Centre of Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) C/Sinesio Delgado, 6-Pabellón 13, 28029, Madrid, Spain. .,The Spanish Tropical Diseases Research Network (RICET in Spanish), Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University Hospital of Albacete, Albacete, Spain.
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- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
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- National Centre of Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) C/Sinesio Delgado, 6-Pabellón 13, 28029, Madrid, Spain.
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- The Spanish Tropical Diseases Research Network (RICET in Spanish), Madrid, Spain. .,Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de la Laguna, La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain.
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- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
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- National Centre of Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) C/Sinesio Delgado, 6-Pabellón 13, 28029, Madrid, Spain. .,The Spanish Tropical Diseases Research Network (RICET in Spanish), Madrid, Spain.
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- The Spanish Tropical Diseases Research Network (RICET in Spanish), Madrid, Spain. .,Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de la Laguna, La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain.
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- National Centre of Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) C/Sinesio Delgado, 6-Pabellón 13, 28029, Madrid, Spain. .,The Spanish Tropical Diseases Research Network (RICET in Spanish), Madrid, Spain.
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Louis VR, Schoeps A, Tiendrebéogo J, Beiersmann C, Yé M, Damiba MR, Lu GY, Mbayiha AH, De Allegri M, Jahn A, Sié A, Becher H, Müller O. An insecticide-treated bed-net campaign and childhood malaria in Burkina Faso. Bull World Health Organ 2015; 93:750-8. [PMID: 26549902 PMCID: PMC4622154 DOI: 10.2471/blt.14.147702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2014] [Revised: 05/22/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate if the first national insecticide-treated bed-net campaign in Burkina Faso, done in 2010, was followed by a decrease in childhood malaria in a district with high baseline transmission of the disease. METHODS We obtained data on the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia in children aged 2 weeks to 36 months from malaria surveys in 2009 and 2011. We assessed morbidity in children younger than 5 years by comparing data from the Nouna health district's health management information system before and after the campaign in 2010. We analysed mortality data from 2008 to 2012 from Nouna's health and demographic surveillance system. FINDINGS The bed-net campaign was associated with an increase in the reported use of insecticide-treated nets. In 2009, 73% (630/869) of children reportedly slept under nets. In 2011, 92% (449/487) did. The campaign had no effect on the proportion of young children with P. falciparum parasitaemia after the rainy season; 52% (442/858) in 2009 and 53% (263/499) in 2011. Cases of malaria increased markedly after the campaign, as did the number of children presenting with other diseases. The campaign was not associated with any changes in child mortality. CONCLUSION The 2010 insecticide-treated net campaign in Burkina Faso was not associated with a decrease in care-seeking for malaria or all-cause mortality in children younger than 5 years. The most likely explanation is the high coverage of nets in the study area before the campaign which could have had an effect on mosquito vectors, limiting the campaign's impact.
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- Valérie R Louis
- Institute of Public Health, Medical School, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Public Health, Medical School, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Public Health, Medical School, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Centre de Recherche en Santé de Nouna (CRSN), BP02 Nouna, Burkina Faso
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- Centre de Recherche en Santé de Nouna (CRSN), BP02 Nouna, Burkina Faso
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- Institute of Public Health, Medical School, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Public Health, Medical School, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Public Health, Medical School, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Public Health, Medical School, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Centre de Recherche en Santé de Nouna (CRSN), BP02 Nouna, Burkina Faso
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Public Health, Medical School, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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Li J, Chen J, Xie D, Eyi UM, Matesa RA, Obono MMO, Ehapo CS, Yang L, Yang H, Lin M, Wu W, Wu K, Li S, Chen Z. Molecular mutation profile of Pfcrt and Pfmdr1 in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION 2015; 36:552-556. [PMID: 26325683 DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2015.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Revised: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 08/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Antimalarial drug resistance is a primary public health problem. Haplotypes of pfcrt and pfmdr1 gene have been implicated to be molecular markers of chloroquine (CQ) resistance. This study aims to explore mutation distribution of Pfcrt and Pfmdr1 in Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea (EG). METHODS Blood samples were collected from different districts of Bioko. The single nucleotide polymorphisms in Pfcrt (codons 72 to 76) and Pfmdr1 (codons 86, 130, 184, 1034, 1042, 1109 and 1246) were assessed by nested PCR with DNA sequencing and haplotype prevalences were also determined. RESULTS Analysis of Pfcrt and Pfmdr1 mutations was successful in 151 and 157 samples respectively out of the 172 samples taken for this study. The mutations of Pfcrt and Pfmdr1 were found in 98.67% and 89.81% isolates, respectively. The Pfcrt 74-76, Pfmdr1 86, and Pfmdr1 184 were 92.05%, 50.32%, and 87.26% found mostly of mutation type, respectively. Three haplotypes coding 72-76 of Pfcrt were found including CVMNK, CVIET, and CVM/I N/E K/T, which accounted for 1.33%, 92.05%, and 6.62%, respectively. No mutation in Pfmdr1-N1 codon at 130 and Pfmdr1-N2 (S1034C, N1042D, V1109I, and D1246Y) was detected. The types coding 86 and 184 in Pfmdr1 were found including NY, YY, NF, YF, NY/F and YY/F, which accounted for 10.19%, 2.55%, 33.76%, 45.22%, 5.73% and 2.55%, respectively. CONCLUSION High prevalence of Pfcrt CVIET and Pfmdr1 86Y, 184F double mutations confirm high-level CQ resistance (CQR) and might suggest reduced susceptibility of Plasmodium falciparum isolates to AQ in Bioko, EG. It establishes fundamental data for detection of P. falciparum CQR with molecular markers and will promotes the surveillance level of drug resistance in Bioko, EG.
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- Jian Li
- Department of Parasitology, College of Basic Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Shiyan Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, People's Republic of China
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- The Chinese Medical Aid Team to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Guangzhou 510000, People's Republic of China
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- The Chinese Medical Aid Team to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Guangzhou 510000, People's Republic of China
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- Central Blood Transfusion Service, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Central Blood Transfusion Service, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Central Blood Transfusion Service, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Central Blood Transfusion Service, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Laboratory Medical Center, Chaozhou Central Hospital, Southern Medical University, Chaozhou 521021, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Medical Center, Chaozhou Central Hospital, Southern Medical University, Chaozhou 521021, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Medical Center, Chaozhou Central Hospital, Southern Medical University, Chaozhou 521021, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Parasitology, College of Basic Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Shiyan Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Schistosomiasis and Endemic Diseases, Wuhan City Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wuhan 430015, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Parasitology, College of Basic Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Shiyan Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Parasitology, College of Basic Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Shiyan Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, People's Republic of China
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van Eijk AM, Hill J, Noor AM, Snow RW, ter Kuile FO. Prevalence of malaria infection in pregnant women compared with children for tracking malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH 2015; 3:e617-28. [PMID: 26296450 PMCID: PMC4673091 DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(15)00049-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Revised: 04/30/2015] [Accepted: 05/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND In malarious areas, pregnant women are more likely to have detectable malaria than are their non-pregnant peers, and the excess risk of infection varies with gravidity. Pregnant women attending antenatal clinic for their first visit are a potential pragmatic sentinel group to track the intensity of malaria transmission; however, the relation between malaria prevalence in children, a standard measure to estimate malaria endemicity, and pregnant women has never been compared. METHODS We obtained data on malaria prevalence in pregnancy from the Malaria in Pregnancy Library (January, 2015) and data for children (0-59 months) were obtained from recently published work on parasite prevalence in Africa and the Malaria in Pregnancy Library. We used random effects meta-analysis to obtain a pooled prevalence ratio (PPR) of malaria in children versus pregnant women (during pregnancy, not at delivery) and by gravidity, and we used meta-regression to assess factors affecting the prevalence ratio. FINDINGS We used data from 18 sources that included 57 data points. There was a strong linear relation between the prevalence of malaria infection in pregnant women and children (r=0·87, p<0·0001). Prevalence was higher in children when compared with all gravidae (PPR=1·44, 95% CI 1·29-1·62; I(2)=80%, 57 studies), and against multigravidae (1·94, 1·68-2·24; I(2)=80%, 7 studies), and marginally higher against primigravidae (1·16, 1·05-1·29; I(2)=48%, 8 studies). PPR was higher in areas of higher transmission. INTERPRETATION Malaria prevalence in pregnant women is strongly correlated with prevalence data in children obtained from household surveys, and could provide a pragmatic adjunct to survey strategies to track trends in malaria transmission in Africa. FUNDING The Malaria in Pregnancy Consortium, which is funded through a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK; US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Wellcome Trust, UK.
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- Anna M van Eijk
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK
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- Spatial Health Metrics Group, Department of Public Health Research, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Program, Nairobi, Kenya; Centre for Tropical Medicine & Global Health, Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine, Oxford, UK
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- Spatial Health Metrics Group, Department of Public Health Research, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Program, Nairobi, Kenya; Centre for Tropical Medicine & Global Health, Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK
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Romay-Barja M, Jarrin I, Ncogo P, Nseng G, Sagrado MJ, Santana-Morales MA, Aparcio P, Valladares B, Riloha M, Benito A. Rural-Urban Differences in Household Treatment-Seeking Behaviour for Suspected Malaria in Children at Bata District, Equatorial Guinea. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0135887. [PMID: 26284683 PMCID: PMC4540319 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years old in Equatorial Guinea. However, little is known about the community management of malaria and treatment-seeking patterns. We aimed to assess symptoms of children with reported malaria and treatment-seeking behaviour of their caretakers in rural and urban areas in the Bata District. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted in the district of Bata and 440 houses were selected from 18 rural villages and 26 urban neighbourhoods. Differences between rural and urban caregivers and children with reported malaria were assessed through the chi-squared test for independence of categorical variables and the t-Student or the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test for normally or not-normally distributed continuous variables, respectively. Results Differences between rural and urban households were observed in caregiver treatment-seeking patterns. Fever was the main symptom associated with malaria in both areas. Malaria was treated first at home, particularly in rural areas. The second step was to seek treatment outside the home, mainly at hospital and Health Centre for rural households and at hospital and private clinic for urban ones. Artemether monotherapy was the antimalarial treatment prescribed most often. Households waited for more than 24 hours before seeking treatment outside and delays were longest in rural areas. The total cost of treatment was higher in urban than in rural areas in Bata. Conclusions The delays in seeking treatment, the type of malaria therapy received and the cost of treatment are the principal problems found in Bata District. Important steps for reducing malaria morbidity and mortality in this area are to provide sufficient supplies of effective antimalarial drugs and to improve malaria treatment skills in households and in both public and private sectors.
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- Maria Romay-Barja
- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro Nacional de Epidemiología, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Referencia de Control de Endemias, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar Social, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Centro Nacional de Epidemiología, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
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- Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar Social, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Red de Investigación Colaborativa en Enfermedades Tropicales, RICET, Madrid, Spain
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Lin M, Yang LY, Xie DD, Chen JT, Nguba SMM, Ehapo CS, Zhan XF, Eyi JUM, Matesa RA, Obono MMO, Yang H, Yang HT, Cheng JD. G6PD Deficiency and Hemoglobinopathies: Molecular Epidemiological Characteristics and Healthy Effects on Malaria Endemic Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0123991. [PMID: 25915902 PMCID: PMC4411145 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2014] [Accepted: 02/25/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Background Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and hemoglobinopathies were the inherited conditions found mostly in African. However, few epidemiological data of these disorders was reported in Equatorial Guinea (EQG). This study aimed to assess the prevalence and healthy effects of G6PD deficiency and hemoglobinopathies among the people on malaria endemic Bioko Island, EQG. Materials and Methods Blood samples from 4,144 unrelated subjects were analyzed for G6PD deficieny by fluorescence spot test (FST), high-resolution melting assay and PCR-DNA sequencing. In addition, 1,186 samples were randomly selected from the 4,144 subjects for detection of hemoglobin S (HbS), HbC, and α-thalassemia deletion by complete blood count, PCR-DNA sequencing and reverse dot blot (RDB). Results The prevalence of malaria and anemia was 12.6% (522/4,144) and 32.8% (389/1,186), respectively. Overall, 8.7% subjects (359/4,144) were G6PD-deficient by FST, including 9.0% (249/2,758) males and 7.9% (110/1,386) females. Among the 359 G6PD-deficient individuals molecularly studied, the G6PD A- (G202A/A376G) were detected in 356 cases (99.2%), G6PD Betica (T968C/A376G) in 3 cases. Among the 1,186 subjects, 201 cases were HbS heterozygotes, 35 cases were HbC heterozygotes, and 2 cases were HbCS double heterozygotes; 452 cases showed heterozygous α-thalassemia 3.7 kb deletion (-α3.7 kb deletion) and 85 homozygous - α3.7 kb deletion. The overall allele frequencies were HbS 17.1% (203/1186); HbC, 3.1% (37/1186); and –α3.7 kb deletion 52.4% (622/1186), respectively. Conclusions High G6PD deficiency in this population indicate that diagnosis and management of G6PD deficiency is necessary on Bioko Island. Obligatory newborn screening, prenatal screening and counseling for these genetic disorders, especially HbS, are needed on the island.
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- Min Lin
- Department of Internal Medicine, First Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
- Central Laboratory, Chaozhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, Chaozhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- The Chinese Medical Aid Team to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- The Chinese Medical Aid Team to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Central Blood Transfusion Service, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Central Laboratory, Chaozhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Central Blood Transfusion Service, Malabo Regional Hospital, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
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- Central Laboratory, Chaozhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, Chaozhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, First Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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Bradley J, Monti F, Rehman AM, Schwabe C, Vargas D, Garcia G, Hergott D, Riloha M, Kleinschmidt I. Infection importation: a key challenge to malaria elimination on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Malar J 2015; 14:46. [PMID: 25651929 PMCID: PMC4323054 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-015-0579-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2014] [Accepted: 01/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background The impact of importation of falciparum malaria from mainland Equatorial Guinea on malaria infection in non-travellers and travellers on Bioko Island was examined. Methods Malaria indicator surveys were conducted in 2013 and 2014 to assess the association between malaria infection and travel to the mainland. Infection in non-travellers was compared in neighbourhoods of high travel and neighbourhoods of low travel. Boat passengers leaving from and arriving on the island were tested for infection. Results Children who had travelled to the mainland in the previous eight weeks were at greater risk of infection than those who had not travelled (56 vs 26% in 2013; 42 vs 18% in 2014). Children who had not travelled, living in localities with the highest proportion of travellers, were significantly more likely to be infected compared to those in localities with the smallest proportion of travellers (adjusted odds ratios 7.7 (95% CI 2.3-25) and 5.3 (95% CI 2.5-11) in 2013 and 2014, respectively). Infection in arriving boat passengers was substantially higher than in those departing (70 vs 38%, p = 0.017). Discussion Malaria importation by travellers poses a serious public health challenge affecting non-travellers as well as travellers.
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- John Bradley
- MRC Tropical Epidemiology Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
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- Medical Care Development International, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
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- MRC Tropical Epidemiology Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
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- Medical Care Development International, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
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- Medical Care Development International, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
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- Medical Care Development International, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
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- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
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- MRC Tropical Epidemiology Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
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Reuter KE, Geysimonyan A, Molina G, Reuter PR. Healthcare in Equatorial Guinea, West Africa: obstacles and barriers to care. Pan Afr Med J 2014; 19:369. [PMID: 25932082 PMCID: PMC4407943 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2014.19.369.5552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The provision of healthcare services in developing countries has received increasing attention, but inequalities persist. One nation with potential inequalities in healthcare services is Equatorial Guinea (Central-West Africa). Mitigating these inequalities is difficult, as the Equatoguinean healthcare system remains relatively understudied. METHODS In this study, we interviewed members of the healthcare community in order to: 1) learn which diseases are most common and the most common cause of death from the perspective of healthcare workers; and 2) gain an understanding of the healthcare community in Equatorial Guinea by describing how: a) healthcare workers gain their professional knowledge; b) summarizing ongoing healthcare programs aimed at the general public; c) discussing conflicts within the healthcare community and between the public and healthcare providers; d) and addressing opportunities to improve healthcare delivery. RESULTS We found that some causes of death, such as serious injuries, may not be currently treatable in country, potentially due to a lack of resources and trauma care facilities. In addition, training and informational programs for both healthcare workers and the general public may not be effectively transmitting information to the intended recipients. This presents hurdles to the healthcare community, both in terms of having professional competence in healthcare delivery and in having a community that is receptive to medical care. CONCLUSION Our data also highlight government-facility communication as an opportunity for improvement. Our research is an important first step in understanding the context of healthcare delivery in Equatorial Guinea, a country that is relatively data poor.
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- California State University Fullerton, Department of Public Health, Fullerton, CA, 92831, USA
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- Florida Gulf Coast University, College of Health Professions & Social Work, Fort Myers, FL, 33965, USA
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- Florida Gulf Coast University, College of Health Professions & Social Work, Fort Myers, FL, 33965, USA
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Lines J, Kleinschmidt I. Combining malaria vector control interventions: some trial design issues. Pathog Glob Health 2013; 107:1-4. [PMID: 23432856 PMCID: PMC4001595 DOI: 10.1179/2047772413z.000000000104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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