Antimalarial Treatments for Clearing Low Density P. Falciparum and Its Impact on Malaria Transmission

Validation of the Use of Istope-Based Molecular Techniques for Malaria Control

The malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum remains at sub-patent level throughout the dry season in areas of seasonal malaria transmission. Targeting this parasite reservoir before the transmission season could be a good strategy for malaria control. We are conducting a randomized double blind placebo controlled mass drug administration trial in eight village to clear the dry season low level parasitaemia with an ultimate aim of controlling malaria in eastern Sudan.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All residents of the 8 villages

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• History of allergy to sulfa drugs