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October 3, 2025Malaria JournalOpen Access

Prevalence and risk factors associated with infections caused by Plasmodium parasites at micro-geographic level in three villages of Muheza district in Tanga region, north-eastern Tanzania

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DCDaniel P. ChalleFFFilbert FrancisMSMisago D. Seth

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey assessed malaria prevalence and risk factors in three villages, indicating micro-geographic variability.

Key Points

  • The study found a malaria prevalence of 19.2% by microscopy and 24.3% by RDTs among surveyed individuals.
  • Prevalence was significantly higher in school children aged 5 to < 15 years, reaching 27.3% by microscopy.
  • Households with closed eaves showed lower infection risks, highlighting the importance of housing conditions in malaria transmission.
  • Significant variations in prevalence among the three nearby villages suggest a need for targeted malaria interventions based on geographic risk factors.

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Challe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dffb22daa1363beb04babdhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05506-3
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