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Malaria on the World Wide Web.
1Department of Tropical Medicine, Nuffield Department of Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom. brian.angus@clinical-medicine.ox.ac.uk
Summary
The Internet facilitates global malaria information exchange, enabling faster therapeutic adjustments. This review details 90 online resources for malaria research, treatment, and education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Tropical Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Malaria presents challenges due to rapid disease evolution.
- Effective information dissemination is crucial for combating malaria.
- The Internet offers a platform for global scientific collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review Internet-based resources for malaria research and clinical practice.
- To identify and categorize online information sources for malaria.
- To highlight resources for scientists, clinicians, and researchers.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of Internet websites focusing on malaria.
- Categorization of resources into 12 sections.
- Inclusion of multinational, regional, and research-specific databases.
Main Results:
- Identified 90 relevant malaria-focused websites.
- Resources include multinational and regional sites (Africa, Asia, South America).
- Databases cover genomics, biochemistry, vaccine development, vector information, and geographic data.
Conclusions:
- The Internet provides a vital, comprehensive resource for malaria information.
- Online resources support research, therapy updates, and education.
- Enhanced accessibility to malaria data can improve global health outcomes.