Effectiveness of intermittent screening and treatment for the control of malaria in pregnancy: a cluster randomised trial in India.

Irene KuepferNeelima MishraJane BruceVinit MishraAnupkumar R AnvikarSanghamitra SatpathiPrativa BeheraAtis MuehlenbachsJayne WebsterFeiko terKuileBrian GreenwoodNeena ValechaDaniel Chandramohan

Published in: BMJ global health (2019)

ISTp detected more infections than PCD, but monthly ISTp with the current generation of RDT is unlikely to reduce placental malaria or impact on pregnancy outcomes. ISTp trials with more sensitive point-of-care diagnostic tests are needed.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
plasmodium falciparum
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
study protocol
high intensity
preterm birth
combination therapy
replacement therapy