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An observational field study of the barriers preventing successful treatment, control and prevention of malaria in the forest tribal area of Rampachodavaram in Andhra Pradesh, India

2012; BioMed Central; Volume: 11; Issue: S1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1186/1475-2875-11-s1-p54

ISSN

1475-2875

Autores

Lakshmi Karuparthy, Aparna Dasaraju, Srividya Dasaraju, Rekha Karuparthy, Satyadev Guthula, Rajini Dasaraju, Venkateswara Rao Karuparthy,

Tópico(s)

Zoonotic diseases and public health

Resumo

Background Rampachodavaram and its surrounding areas, a densely forested tribal location, tout one of the highest incidence rates of malaria in Andhra Pradesh, India [1]. The rural health care network seems sufficient, however, the prevalence of malaria suggests deficiencies. Government statistics report zero deaths in the forested tribal areas from malaria [2]; yet, field observation proves the contrary. The situation calls for focus, awareness and attention. This preliminary study focuses on uncovering the challenges and barriers for effective malaria control.

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