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July 27, 2025

Malaria risk, treatment-seeking, and prevention in Northeastern India: Clinic-based surveillance of persistent transmission

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PLPhibansuk LyngdohRSRajiv SarkarMWMark L. Wilson

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Overview

Cross-sectional study identifies malaria prevalence and key risk factors in populations in northeastern India, highlighting local health challenges.

Key Points

  • Main finding shows 4.4% malaria prevalence among participants, with varying rates across districts in northeastern India.
  • Key evidence includes significant risk factors, including recent malaria diagnosis and outdoor activities before bedtime.
  • Approach involved testing 1,031 individuals using microscopy, RDT, and PCR across multiple health centres in Meghalaya.
  • Significance lies in addressing malaria's public health impact and shaping local control strategies based on behavioral patterns.

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Lyngdoh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0939e6551bb0af8ce7a4https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7138239/v1
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