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Pre-elimination stage of malaria in Sri Lanka: assessing the level of hidden parasites in the population

Rupika S Rajakaruna*, Michael Alifrangis, Priyanie H Amerasinghe and Flemming Konradsen

Malaria Journal 2010, 9:25 doi:10.1186/1475-2875-9-25

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What clinicians who practice in countries reaching malaria elimination should be aware of: lessons learnt from recent experience in Sri Lanka

Ranjan Premaratna, Gowrie Galappaththy, Nilmini Chandrasena, Roshanthi Fernando, Thusha Nawasiwatte, Nilanthi R de Silva, H Janaka de Silva Malaria Journal 2011, 10:302 (14 October 2011)

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The article suggests that the changing symptomatology, reduced capacity of technicians and failure to inform the relevant authorities can lead to setbacks in the malaria elimination process. Further, it highlights the possible role of clinicians in the pre-elimination phase of malaria in Sri Lanka.

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