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Perennial transmission of malaria in the low altitude areas of Baringo County, Kenya.

Collince J OmondiDaniel OnguruLucy KamauMark NanyingiGeorge Ong'amoBenson Estambale
Published in: Malaria journal (2017)
Malaria infection was prevalent in Baringo County and was mainly restricted to the riverine zone where transmission is continuous throughout the year. High malaria prevalence occurred in the dry season compared to the wet season. Even though malaria transmission is relatively low compared to endemic regions of Kenya, there is a need for continued monitoring of transmission dynamics under changing climatic conditions as well as establishing expanded malaria control strategies especially within the riverine zone which would include an integrated mosquito control and chemotherapy for infected individuals.
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