Kanokwan Suwannarong, Chris Cotter, Thanomsin Ponlap, Nisachon Bubpa, Kannika Thammasutti, Jintana Chaiwan, Timothy P Finn, Suravadee Kitchakarn, Andreas Mårtensson, Kimberly A Baltzell, Michelle S Hsiang, Cheewanan Lertpiriyasuwat, Prayuth Sudathip, Adam Bennett
BACKGROUND: Reactive case detection (RACD) or testing and treatment of close contacts of recent malaria cases, is commonly practiced in settings approaching malaria elimination, but standard diagnostics have limited sensitivity to detect low level infections. Reactive drug administration (RDA), or presumptive treatment without testing, is an alternative approach, but better understanding regarding community acceptability and operational feasibility are needed. METHODS: A qualitative study was conducted as part of a two-arm cluster randomized-controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of RDA targeting high-risk villages and forest workers for reducing Plasmodium vivax and P...
July 13, 2023: BMC Public Health