Santa District News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Malaria is a growing problem in Africa, with prevalence varies from areas to areas due to several factors including the altitude. This study aimed to investigate the malaria distribution and its relationship with level of some blood parameters and plasma myeloperoxidase (MPO) in population of three localities with different altitudes. A total of 150 participants were recruited in each locality and facial body temperature of each was measured using a forehead digital thermometer. Blood samples were collected and used diagnose malaria parasite using the rapid test followed by Giemsa stain microscopy and have the full blood count and MPO level using a colorimetric method. The overall prevalence of falciparum malaria was 34.7%, with no difference between the three communities, but Bambili of high altitude had the highest prevalence (70.7%). A majority of the infected persons had mild malaria, with most cases being asymptomatic (temperature < 37.5 ºC). Patie

United statesNorth west regionNord ouestMezam divisionPearson chi squareMezam arteHetaida technology coElectronic company ltd chinaAllure coUniversity of bamendaBambili community health centreTubah sub divisionRegional delegatePublic healthNorth westInstitutional review board