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Table 2 Algorithm Parameters

From: Standardizing estimates of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite rate

b

The slope, the rate that PfPR approaches the plateau (1.8 y-1)

P'

PfPR in older children; the plateau (Variable)

α

The age when PfPR begins to decline (≈ 9.5 years)

1-s

The asymptotic sensitivity of microscopy (1-s ≈ 36%)

c

The rate that PfPR declines with age, after age α (0.07 y-1)

  1. The parameter names and interpretations in the algorithm based on the modified Pull & Grab equations.