4.1 Malaria Epidemiology

  • The duration of untreated malaria infections and the accuracy of various diagnostic methods in humans at different ages and with different histories of exposure;
  • The frequency of full and partial treatment with anti-malarial drugs overall; and especially the promptness of treatment in response to severe malaria;

4.1.1 Infection Prevalence

  • Spleen Rate

  • Parasite Rate

4.1.2 Infection Incidence

  • Infection vs. Disease

4.1.3 Drug Taking

4.1.4 Disease

  • The frequency of other causes of fever and disease and their interactions with malaria;

4.1.5 Serology