Prevalence of Malaria among Under-5 Children in a Secondary Care Level, Ondo State, Nigeria
Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi,
Olajide Joseph Afolabi,
Mobolanle Oladipo Oniya
Abstract:Background: Malaria continues to be a leading cause of ill health among children. Globally, this infection remains the major cause of morbidity and mortality especially among the under-five.
Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate and document the prevalence of malaria infection among age groups, genders, birth orders, and blood groups of children who attend a secondary health care level, south-west, Nigeria.
Subjects and Methods: Blood samples of 500 children whose ages ranged between 1 day and 5 years w… Show more
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