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July 31, 2025

Trend Analysis of Malaria Prevalence Among Patients Attended Ambo Town Health Centers, West Shoa, Ethiopia: A Four Years Retrospective Study

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MGMulugeta GetachewCKChala KumsaEKEdosa Kebede

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Retrospective study assessed malaria prevalence in health centers of Ambo, revealing significant seasonal trends and demographic patterns.

Key Points

  • Over four years, 2665 blood smears were analyzed, finding a malaria prevalence rate of 10.7%.
  • The dominant Plasmodium species was Plasmodium vivax, with significant increases in cases noted in 2021 and sharp rises in 2023.
  • Seasonal data indicated higher malaria prevalence between September and November, influenced by significant seasonal variations.
  • Despite higher rates among males, malaria prevalence did not differ significantly by gender, emphasizing the need for targeted control interventions.

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Getachew et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c5fe6551bb0af8cf644https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6226676/v1
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