Malaria Journal
Hajison et al. Malar J (2017) 16:264 DOI 10.1186/s12936-017-1913-x
Open Access
RESEARCH
Seasonal variation of malaria cases in children aged less than 5 years old following weather change in Zomba district, Malawi Precious L. Hajison1,2*, Bonex W. Mwakikunga3*, Don P. Mathanga4 and Shingairai A. Feresu2
Abstract Background: Malaria is seasonal and this may influence the number of children being treated as outpatients in hospitals. The objective of this study was to investigate the degree of seasonality in malaria in lakeshore and highland areas of Zomba district Malawi, and influence of climatic factors on incidence of malaria. Methods: Secondary data on malaria surveillance numbers and dates of treatment of children
Hajison et al. Malar J (2017) 16:264 DOI 10.1186/s12936-017-1913-x
Open Access
RESEARCH
Seasonal variation of malaria cases in children aged less than 5 years old following weather change in Zomba district, Malawi Precious L. Hajison1,2*, Bonex W. Mwakikunga3*, Don P. Mathanga4 and Shingairai A. Feresu2
Abstract Background: Malaria is seasonal and this may influence the number of children being treated as outpatients in hospitals. The objective of this study was to investigate the degree of seasonality in malaria in lakeshore and highland areas of Zomba district Malawi, and influence of climatic factors on incidence of malaria. Methods: Secondary data on malaria surveillance numbers and dates of treatment of children
