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	1. 11985 Accesses	Research Is the current decline in malaria burden in sub-Saharan Africa due to a decrease in vector population? Dan W Meyrowitsch, Erling M Pedersen, Michael Alifrangis, Thomas H Scheike, Mwelecele N Malecela, Stephen M Magesa, Yahya A Derua, Rwehumbiza T Rwegoshora, Edwin Michael, Paul E Simonsen Malaria Journal 2011, 10:188 (13 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 3 comments \| Editor’s summary A challenging paper discussing whether the observed decline in malaria vector densities, in the absence of organized vector control interventions, could contribute to the decrease in levels of malaria infection
	2. 8126 Accesses	Research A new world malaria map: Plasmodium falciparum endemicity in 2010 Peter W Gething, Anand P Patil, David L Smith, Carlos A Guerra, Iqbal RF Elyazar, Geoffrey L Johnston, Andrew J Tatem, Simon I Hay Malaria Journal 2011, 10:378 (20 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The paper represents a Herculean effort to provide an updated map of the global distribution of malaria, based on three key malariometric indices PfPR, PfEIR and PfRC and represents a unique contribution.
	3. 6923 Accesses	Reviews Plant-based insect repellents: a review of their efficacy, development and testing Marta Maia, Sarah J Moore Malaria Journal 2011, 10(Suppl 1):S11 (15 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	4. 6630 Accesses	Review Global warming and malaria: knowing the horse before hitching the cart Paul Reiter Malaria Journal 2008, 7(Suppl 1):S3 (11 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	5. 5478 Accesses	Research Successful field trial of attractive toxic sugar bait (ATSB) plant-spraying methods against malaria vectors in the Anopheles gambiae complex in Mali, West Africa Günter C Müller, John C Beier, Sekou F Traore, Mahamoudou B Toure, Mohamed M Traore, Sekou Bah, Seydou Doumbia, Yosef Schlein Malaria Journal 2010, 9:210 (21 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This study in Mali shows that even a single application of ATSB can substantially decrease malaria vector population densities and longevity. It is likely that ATSB methods can be used as a new powerful tool for the control of malaria vectors, particularly since this approach is highly effective for mosquito control, technologically simple, inexpensive, and environmentally safe.
	6. 5457 Accesses	Review Malaria in Brazil: an overview Joseli Oliveira-Ferreira, Marcus VG Lacerda, Patrícia Brasil, José LB Ladislau, Pedro L Tauil, Cláudio Daniel-Ribeiro Malaria Journal 2010, 9:115 (30 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A review of the current malaria situation in Brazil, with particular reference to the switch to a predominance of vivax malaria.
	7. 5329 Accesses	Research Poor quality vital anti-malarials in Africa - an urgent neglected public health priority Paul N Newton, Michael D Green, Dallas C Mildenhall, Aline Plançon, Henry Nettey, Leonard Nyadong, Dana M Hostetler, Isabel Swamidoss, Glenn A Harris, Kristen Powell, Ans E Timmermans, Abdinasir A Amin, Stephen K Opuni, Serge Barbereau, Claude Faurant, Ray CW Soong, Kevin Faure, Jonarthan Thevanayagam, Peter Fernandes, Harparkash Kaur, Brian Angus, Kasia Stepniewska, Philippe J Guerin, Facundo M Fernández Malaria Journal 2011, 10:352 (13 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Criminals are producing diverse harmful anti-malarial counterfeits with important public health consequences. With the threatening spread of artemisinin resistance to Africa, much greater investment is required to ensure the quality of ACT and removal of artemisinin monotherapies.
	8. 5286 Accesses	Research Morphological features and differential counts of Plasmodium knowlesi parasites in naturally acquired human infections Kim-Sung Lee, Janet Cox-Singh, Balbir Singh Malaria Journal 2009, 8:73 (21 April 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The morphological resemblance of early trophozoites of P. knowlesi to P. falciparum and later erythrocytic stages to P. malariae makes it extremely difficult to identify P. knowlesi infections by microscopy alone. This is the first, extensive description of the various stages of the parasite as seen in stained blood films.
	9. 5142 Accesses	Research Community knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on malaria in Swaziland: A country earmarked for malaria elimination Khumbulani W Hlongwana, Musawenkosi LH Mabaso, Simon Kunene, Dayanandan Govender, Rajendra Maharaj Malaria Journal 2009, 8:29 (19 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Despite fair knowledge of malaria in Swaziland, there is a need for improving the availability of information through the preferred community channels, such as the traditional community district meetings or tinkhundlas. There is documented evidence suggesting that as the level transmission and disease decreases, so does the perception about the importance of malaria control activities.
	10. 5074 Accesses	Review Mathematical models of malaria - a review Sandip Mandal, Ram Sarkar, Somdatta Sinha Malaria Journal 2011, 10:202 (21 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A timely review article that aims to assess the current state of the malaria modelling field, predominantly focusing on mathematical (rather than statistical) models.
	11. 4987 Accesses	Review Quinine, an old anti-malarial drug in a modern world: role in the treatment of malaria Jane Achan, Ambrose O Talisuna, Annette Erhart, Adoke Yeka, James K Tibenderana, Frederick N Baliraine, Philip J Rosenthal, Umberto D'Alessandro Malaria Journal 2011, 10:144 (24 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This review of quinine is useful, because the drug still plays an important role in the treatment of malaria.
	12. 4803 Accesses	Research Sri Lanka Malaria Maps Olivier JT Briët, Dissanayake M Gunawardena, Wim van der Hoek, Felix P Amerasinghe Malaria Journal 2003, 2:22 (22 July 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 2 comments \| Editor’s summary This paper presents Sri Lanka's malaria incidence data and trends over the last few years from a spatial perspective. It provides a good illustration of national malaria data and also helps to highlight the features that emerge through such a presentation.
	13. 4631 Accesses	Research Habitat characterization and spatial distribution of Anopheles sp. mosquito larvae in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) during an extended dry period Michael A Sattler, Deo Mtasiwa, Michael Kiama, Zul Premji, Marcel Tanner, Gerry F Killeen, Christian Lengeler Malaria Journal 2005, 4:4 (14 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Urban populations in Africa are set to rise inexorably over the coming decades, with a greater proportion of the populations living within cities and conurbations and an increase of urban agriculture in some cities. It is suggested that urban malaria is likely to become increasingly important.
	14. 4349 Accesses	Review Reported reasons for not using a mosquito net when one is available: a review of the published literature Justin Pulford, Manuel W Hetzel, Miranda Bryant, Peter M Siba, Ivo Mueller Malaria Journal 2011, 10:83 (11 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This review highlights a gap in understanding of community perceptions and barriers to the use of bed nets for malaria control and elimination and the lack of empirical research to inform behaviour change communication strategies. The authors importantly recognize the need for programmes to look beyond coverage of bed nets and locally investigate reasons for their non-use if they are to maximize the impact of this key intervention.
	15. 4220 Accesses	Review Costs and cost-effectiveness of malaria control interventions - a systematic review Michael T White, Lesong Conteh, Richard Cibulskis, Azra C Ghani Malaria Journal 2011, 10:337 (3 November 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary This paper covers a systematic review on the costs and cost-effectiveness of malaria control interventions. The interventions covered include insecticide-treated bed nets Indoor residual spraying and Intermittent preventative treatment, diagnostic testing and appropriate treatment.
	16. 4068 Accesses	Review Genetic polymorphisms linked to susceptibility to malaria Adel Driss, Jacqueline M Hibbert, Nana O Wilson, Shareen A Iqbal, Thomas V Adamkiewicz, Jonathan K Stiles Malaria Journal 2011, 10:271 (19 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This review describes and discusses human gene polymorphisms identified thus far that have been shown to be associated with susceptibility or resistance to P. falciparum malaria.
	17. 4066 Accesses	Review A review of malaria vaccine clinical projects based on the WHO rainbow table Lauren Schwartz, Graham V Brown, Blaise Genton, Vasee S Moorthy Malaria Journal 2012, 11:11 (9 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This review succeeds in its primary objective in presenting the most comprehensive review and, of necessity, is broad and goes into much more depth than might be expected. As such it complements the WHO spreadsheet, and is a valuable companion document.
	18. 3978 Accesses	Reviews Whole plant extracts versus single compounds for the treatment of malaria: synergy and positive interactions Philippe Rasoanaivo, Colin W Wright, Merlin L Willcox, Ben Gilbert Malaria Journal 2011, 10(Suppl 1):S4 (15 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	19. 3928 Accesses	Review Intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy in Africa: What's new, what's needed? Andrew Vallely, Lisa Vallely, John Changalucha, Brian Greenwood, Daniel Chandramohan Malaria Journal 2007, 6:16 (16 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A sound review on recent developments of an important malaria control intervention, looking at possible alternatives to sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine in areas where there is resistance
	20. 3918 Accesses	Research Thick blood film examination for Plasmodium falciparum malaria has reduced sensitivity and underestimates parasite density Philip Bejon, Laura Andrews, Angela Hunt-Cooke, Frances Sanderson, Sarah C Gilbert, Adrian VS Hill Malaria Journal 2006, 5:104 (8 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary This comparison between thick films and quantitative PCR shows that large numbers of parasites are lost in the staining process. This limits the sensitivity and leads to erroneous estimates of parasite density.
	21. 3844 Accesses	Methodology The parasite clearance curve NJ White Malaria Journal 2011, 10:278 (22 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The author presents a clear and concise introduction to the parasite clearance curve, which is important in determining the therapeutic response to anti-malarials, particularly artemisinin derivatives. Given the recent reports of emerging artemisinin resistance in Western Cambodia, this is a very timely report.
	22. 3741 Accesses	Methodology Real-time PCR detection of Plasmodium directly from whole blood and filter paper samples Brian J Taylor, Kimberly A Martin, Eliana Arango, Olga M Agudelo, Amanda Maestre, Stephanie K Yanow Malaria Journal 2011, 10:244 (19 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A new real time assay to successfully detect Plasmodium directly from the whole blood and blood spot, which can shorten the detection time, save money and prevent cross-contamination. This methodology is practical and has a clinical significance.
	23. 3519 Accesses	Research Impact of national malaria control scale-up programmes in Africa: magnitude and attribution of effects Richard W Steketee, Carlos C Campbell Malaria Journal 2010, 9:299 (27 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary After over 5 years of intense intervention scale-up, the present paper puts together some data from a number of sub-Saharan countries to document impact on morbidity and mortality.
	24. 3493 Accesses	Research Malaria resurgence: a systematic review and assessment of its causes Justin M Cohen, David L Smith, Chris Cotter, Abigail Ward, Gavin Yamey, Oliver J Sabot, Bruno Moonen Malaria Journal 2012, 11:122 (24 April 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary There is a need for practical solutions to the operational and financial threats facing malaria elimination programmes if we are to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, which saw the resurgence of malaria in disease free areas.
	25. 3481 Accesses	Research Estimates of child deaths prevented from malaria prevention scale-up in Africa 2001-2010 Thomas P Eisele, David A Larsen, Neff Walker, Richard E Cibulskis, Joshua O Yukich, Charlotte M Zikusooka, Richard W Steketee Malaria Journal 2012, 11:93 (28 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Malaria intervention programmes have saved one million African children in the last decade, a study by Eisele reveals, but increased intervention is required to halt and reverse malaria incidence by the 2015 target.