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Malar J April 2020 PMID 32295590

High levels of imported asymptomatic malaria but limited local transmission in KwaZulu-Natal, a South African malaria-endemic province nearing malaria elimination.

Jaishree Raman, Laura Gast, Ryleen Balawanth, Sofonias Tessema, Basil Brooke, Rajendra Maharaj, Givemore Munhenga, Power Tshikae, Vishan Lakan, Tshiama Mwamba, Hazel Makowa, Lindi Sangweni, Moses Mkhabela, Nompumelelo Zondo, Ernest Mohulatsi

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The overall tone reflects strong agreement with the article's findings, with posts like 'comprehensive work' and 'results from blood testing, genomics, and entomology' highlighting the scientific depth. References to hashtags such as '#EndMalaria' and '#MalariaMustFall' demonstrate a shared goal of disease elimination, and phrases like 'imported asymptomatic malaria' underscore the significance of both border health efforts and local transmission challenges, driving home the article's impactful implications.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions agree that the study highlights important insights into malaria transmission dynamics and the progress towards elimination in KwaZulu-Natal.

InterestModerate interest

Commenters show moderate interest, often acknowledging the significance of asymptomatic cases and border-related transmission, but without deep technical engagement.

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Posts mainly share summaries and support statements; some refer to specific scientific aspects like genomics and entomology, indicating modest involvement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest that the findings could influence future malaria elimination strategies and policy adjustments, emphasizing their high relevance.

Abstract in brief

  • KwaZuluNatal, a malariaendemic province in South Africa, is close to eliminating malaria, with fewer than 100 local cases annually since 2010, thanks to interventions like indoor spraying and rapid treatment.
  • A survey found low malaria prevalence (around 0.27%) mostly among asymptomatic Mozambican migrants, highlighting ongoing local transmission largely linked to mobile populations and border areas.
  • Entomological studies identified mosquito breeding sites and tested for insecticide resistance, supporting targeted efforts to further reduce residual malaria transmission in the region.
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Comprehensive work by South Africa explores malaria persistence in KwaZulu-Natal. Results from blood testing, genomics, and entomology suggest asymptomatic individuals continually import parasites from Mozambique, leading to sporadic local transmission https://t.co/r1NWmN5gtj https://t.co/pdXyRZi0v1

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Comprehensive work by South Africa explores malaria persistence in KwaZulu-Natal. Results from blood testing, genomics, and entomology suggest asymptomatic individuals continually import parasites from Mozambique, leading to sporadic local transmission https://t.co/r1NWmN5gtj https://t.co/pdXyRZi0v1

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