Journal article

Geospatial joint modeling of vector and parasite serology to microstratify malaria transmission

EA Kearney, P Amratia, SY Kang, PA Agius, KA Alene, K O’Flaherty, WH Oo, JC Cutts, W Htike, D Da Silva Goncalves, Z Razook, AE Barry, D Drew, A Thi, KZ Aung, HK Thu, MM Thein, NN Zaw, WYM Htay, AP Soe Show all

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America | NATL ACAD SCIENCES | Published : 2024

Abstract

The World Health Organization identifies a strong surveillance system for malaria and its mosquito vector as an essential pillar of the malaria elimination agenda. Anopheles salivary antibodies are emerging biomarkers of exposure to mosquito bites that potentially overcome sensitivity and logistical constraints of traditional entomological surveys. Using samples collected by a village health volunteer network in 104 villages in Southeast Myanmar during routine surveillance, the present study employs a Bayesian geostatistical modeling framework, incorporating climatic and environmental variables together with Anopheles salivary antigen serology, to generate spatially continuous predictive map..

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