Author:
Nainggolan Irbah Rea Alvieda,Syafutri Rycha Dwi,Sinambela Monica Nadya,Devina Clara,Handayani ,Hasibuan Beby Syofiani,Chuangchaiya Sriwipa,Divis Paul C. S.,Idris Zulkarnain Md,Permatasari Ranti,Lubis Inke Nadia Diniyanti
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Indonesia is progressing towards malaria elimination. To achieve this goal, intervention measures must be addressed to cover all Plasmodium species. Comprehensive control measures and surveillance programmes must be intensified. This study aims to determine the prevalence of microscopic and submicroscopic malaria in Langkat district, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey was conducted in six villages in Langkat district, North Sumatera Province in June 2019. Data were recorded using a standardized questionnaire. Finger pricked blood samples were obtained for malaria examination using rapid diagnostic test, thick and thin blood smears, and polymerase chain reaction.
Results
A total of 342 individuals were included in the study. Of them, one (0.3%) had a microscopic Plasmodium malariae infection, no positive RDT examination, and three (0.9%) were positive for P. malariae (n = 1) and Plasmodium knowlesi (n = 2). The distribution of bed net ownership was owned by 40% of the study participants. The participants had a house within a radius of 100–500 m from the forest (86.3%) and had the housing material of cement floor (56.1%), a tin roof (82.2%), wooden wall (35.7%), bamboo wall (28.1%), and brick wall (21.6%).
Conclusion
Malaria incidence has substantially decreased in Langkat, North Sumatera, Indonesia. However, submicroscopic infection remains in the population and may contribute to further transmission. Surveillance should include the detection of microscopic undetected parasites, to enable the achievement of malaria elimination.
Funder
ASEAN ASTIF
Talenta Universitas Sumatera Utara
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Parasitology
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