Table 1 Number of P. falciparum positive samples by varATS RT-PCR according to periods
Asymptomatic | Symptomatic | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
2005 (before ACT) | 43 (28%) | 73 (19%) | 116 (22%) |
2007 (ACT implementation) | 67 (44%) | 90 (23%) | 157 (29%) |
2008–2009 (ITNs scale up) | 16 (10%) | 70 (18%) | 86 (16%) |
2010–2011 and 2013–2014 (malaria upsurges period) | 28 (18%) | 152 (39%) | 180 (33%) |
Total | 154 | 385 | 539 |