October 2018

Effect of indoor residual spraying on malaria incidence, parasitemia and parasite density among children less than five years of age in northern Benin

The effects of indoor residual spraying (IRS) on malaria transmission have been documented. However, the impact on morbidity has not always been highlighted. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of IRS on malaria incidence, parasitemia and parasite density among children less than five years of age in Benin. We conducted a cohort study in sprayed and unsprayed areas during the malaria transmission season in...

Author(s): Aurore Ogouyèmi-Hounto, Bella Hounkpe, Yolande Sissinto Savi de Tove, Edgard Edah, Parfait Houngbegnon Augustin Koukpoliyi, Victoire de Souza, Adicath Adeothy, Alexis Tchevoede and Dorothée Kinde Gazard,