In a malaria elimination setting, which of the following surveillance activities is most critical to detect residual transmission and prevent reintrod...

Question

In a malaria elimination setting, which of the following surveillance activities is most critical to detect residual transmission and prevent reintroduction?

Accepted Answer

Active case detection with robust case investigation of every confirmed case, including reactive testing of household contacts and neighbours

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Annual mass blood surveys of the entire population

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Passive case detection at health facilities only

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Entomological surveys every 5 years

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Seroprevalence surveys in children under 5 every 10 years

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Malaria Elimination Surveillance

In a malaria elimination setting, which of the following surveillance activities is most critical to detect residual transmission and prevent reintroduction?