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. 2008 Apr 2;8(6):369–378. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(08)70069-0

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Malaria endemicity and classification, and the mapping criteria of the Malaria Atlas Project¹⁹

The PfR₀ (P falciparum basic reproductive number) values are calculated using the RM (Ross-Macdonald) and Smith transmission models (see webappendix for full details). IRS=indoor residual spraying. IPT=intermittent preventive therapy. ITN=insecticide-treated net. PfAPI=P falciparum annual parasite incidence. PfPR=P falciparum parasite rate. RxACT=radical treatment with artemisinin-combination therapy.