Observational studies on the human malaria infectious reservoir in The Gambia
Accumulating evidence suggests that asymptomatic carriers contribute to the bulk of malaria transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa. In low transmission settings, much of the asymptomatic reservoir – people carrying the disease without showing symptoms - is submicroscopic, thus invisible to commonly used rapid tests. A better understanding of human-to-mosquito transmission from these low-density infections can inform strategies for interrupting transmission.
Bakary Conteh Massire Soumare Marta Moreno Malaria Research Training Center Research Council Unit London School Of Hygiene Tropical Medicine
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