Epidemiology

Under the Radar: Epidemiology of Plasmodium ovale in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

BACKGROUND: Plasmodium ovale is an understudied malaria species prevalent throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa. Little is known about the distribution of ovale malaria and risk factors for infection in areas of high malaria endemicity. METHODS: …

Spatial and epidemiological drivers of Plasmodium falciparum malaria among adults in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

BACKGROUND: Adults are frequently infected with malaria and may serve as a reservoir for further transmission, yet we know relatively little about risk factors for adult infections. In this study, we assessed malaria risk factors among adults using …

Under the Radar: Epidemiology of Plasmodium ovale infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This study examines the often-overlooked epidemiology of Plasmodium ovale infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. P. ovale has received limited attention compared to P. falciparum and P. vivax, yet understanding its distribution and …