Malaria case investigation with reactive focal testing and treatment: operational feasibility and lessons learned from low and moderate transmission areas in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Abstract Background When malaria transmission is very low, investigation of passively detected malaria cases and reactive focal testing and treatment (FTAT) in the case and neighbouring households can identify and contain the source and spread of infections. Methods Case investigation with reactive...

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Auteurs principaux:	Pooja Bansil, Asnakew K. Yeshiwondim, Caterina Guinovart, Belendia Serda, Callie Scott, Berhane H. Tesfay, Adem Agmas, Belay Bezabih, Melkamu T. Zeleke, Girma S. Guesses, Asmamaw L. Ayenew, Worku M. Workie, Duncan Earle, Rick W. Steketee, Asefaw Getachew
Format:	Artigo
Langue:	Inglês
Publié:	BMC 2018-12-01
Collection:	Malaria Journal
Sujets:	Malaria Surveillance Elimination Case Investigation Ethiopia
Accès en ligne:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2587-8
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