Background Malaria can be caused by five Plasmodium species. Due to their higher
prevalence, much of the research concentrates on Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium …

Abstract Background Malaria in Cameroon was previously known to be caused solely by
Plasmodium falciparum but today, evidence points to other Plasmodium species including P …

Up-to-date knowledge of key epidemiological aspects of each Plasmodium species is
necessary for making informed decisions on targeted interventions and control strategies to …

Background Malariometric information is needed to decide how to introduce malaria
vaccines and evaluate their impact in sub-Saharan African countries. Methods This cross …

Abstract Background Adults infected with Plasmodium spp. in endemic areas need to be re-
evaluated in light of global malaria elimination goals. They potentially undermine malaria …

Background Malaria control efforts are highly skewed towards Plasmodium falciparum while
overlooking other Plasmodium species such as P. malariae. A better understanding of the …

Abstract Background Understanding Plasmodium falciparum population diversity and
transmission dynamics provides information on the intensity of malaria transmission, which …

Background Worldwide, the highest malaria mortality is due to Plasmodium falciparum
infection. However, other species of Plasmodium (Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale …

Background Plasmodium ovale and Plasmodium malariae have long been reported to be
widely distributed in tropical Africa and in other major malaria-endemic areas of the world …

Background Although malaria is preventable and treatable, it still claims 660,000 lives every
year globally with children under five years of age having the highest burden. In Zambia …