Table 1 Prevalence of asymptomatic carriage of P. falciparum in sub-Saharan Africa
Gabon[7] | Kenya[9] | Mozambique[5] | Senegal[6] | The Gambia[8] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Population studied | Adult males 18-51 years old | Children 5-17 years old | Children under 10 years old | Children 2-10 years old | Individuals >6 months old |
Prevalence of asymptomatic carriage (method of detection) | 12% (microscopy) 27% (RDT) 52% (PCR) | 12.6% (microscopy) 33.3% (RDT) | 39.2% (microscopy) | 35% (microscopy) | 32% (microscopy) |