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Malaria is a growing problem in Africa, with prevalence varies from areas to areas due to several factors including the altitude. This study aimed to investigate the malaria distribution and its relationship with level of some blood parameters and plasma myeloperoxidase (MPO) in population of three localities with different altitudes. A total of 150 participants were recruited in each locality and facial body temperature of each was measured using a forehead digital thermometer. Blood samples were collected and used diagnose malaria parasite using the rapid test followed by Giemsa stain microscopy and have the full blood count and MPO level using a colorimetric method. The overall prevalence of falciparum malaria was 34.7%, with no difference between the three communities, but Bambili of high altitude had the highest prevalence (70.7%). A majority of the infected persons had mild malaria, with most cases being asymptomatic (temperature < 37.5 ºC). Patie ....
The Presidential Plan for the Reconstruction and Development of the North West and South West Regions aims to improve living conditions, consolidate national unity and social cohesion. ....
The Pandemic Emergency Financing project has seen almost 300 new pregnant women receive malaria prevention medication. Through trained Community Health Workers - the first time such would be experimented in Cameroon. ....