What is causing the rise in malaria cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Channel: F1000
Date: 10/06/2015

Marit De Wit, MSF, discusses how malaria is a disease caused by parasites of Plasmodium genus, transmitted by Anopheles mosquitos and severe malaria is usually deadly if left untreated. Artemisinin-Combination Therapy (ACT) provides effective treatment, Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated bed Nets (LLINs) are used to protect against mosquito bites whilst asleep. Important rise in malaria cases can be seen without programme changes. This can’t be explained by adherence or efficacy of ACT. Adherence in Katanga seems no different than in other studies. In South Kivu ASAQ and AL are effective if drugs taken as instructed.

Slides are available to download here: http://f1000research.com/slides/1000086.

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