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Aggressive active case detection: a malaria control strategy based on the Brazilian model.

Cameron Macauley1

  • 1International Health, Boston University School of Public Health, 8 Feneno Terrace, #2, Allston, MA 02134, USA. cmacauley@aol.com

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|November 20, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Aggressive active case detection (AACD) is an effective malaria control strategy that identifies and treats asymptomatic infections, unlike passive case detection. This method, when combined with other interventions, can significantly reduce malaria incidence.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Tropical Medicine

Background:

  • Malaria control efforts globally often rely on passive case detection (PCD), which only treats symptomatic individuals.
  • PCD is insufficient for breaking malaria transmission cycles due to the significant presence of asymptomatic malaria cases in endemic areas.
  • Asymptomatic malaria infections are a key factor in sustained malaria transmission, particularly in regions with stable transmission and high incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of aggressive active case detection (AACD) as a malaria control strategy.
  • To compare AACD with passive case detection (PCD) in a real-world setting.
  • To assess the feasibility and impact of AACD on malaria incidence.

Main Methods:

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  • The study involved a case study comparing AACD and PCD in the Brazilian Yanomami Indian population.
  • AACD implementation requires monthly testing and treatment of community members, including asymptomatic individuals.
  • Data collection focused on clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of both detection strategies.

Main Results:

  • Aggressive active case detection (AACD) has demonstrated success in controlling malaria on regional and national levels through mass blood surveys.
  • AACD is effective when integrated with other malaria control methods, provided effective treatment is available, carrier influx is monitored, and community cooperation is secured.
  • The strategy necessitates resources such as rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), microscopy, substantial human resources, and prompt, affordable treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Aggressive active case detection (AACD) is a highly effective strategy for reducing malaria incidence, especially in areas with stable transmission.
  • AACD should be considered a crucial component of the World Health Organization's Roll Back Malaria initiative.
  • The success of AACD is contingent upon the availability of effective treatments, monitoring of infection carriers, and community engagement.