IPTi in Mozambican Infants for Malaria Prevention

Summary

To evaluate if intermittent preventive treatment in infants (IPTi) consisting of SP \[Fansidar\] given through the EPI scheme alongside routine immunisations at 3, 4 and 9 months of age reduces de incidence of clinical malaria up to 12 months of age

Timeline

Start

2002-09

Primary completion

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Completion

2005-12

Publications

• Mayor A, Serra-Casas E, Sanz S, Aponte JJ, Macete E, Mandomando I, Puyol L, Berzosa P, Dobano C, Aide P, Sacarlal J, Benito A, Alonso P, Menendez C. Molecular markers of resistance to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine during intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in Mozambican infants. J Infect Dis. 2008 Jun 15;197(12):1737-42. doi: 10.1086/588144.

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