Molecular approaches to determine the multiplicity of Plasmodium infections
Multiplicity of infection (MOI), also termed complexity of infection (COI), is defined as the
number of genetically distinct parasite strains co-infecting a single host, which is an …
number of genetically distinct parasite strains co-infecting a single host, which is an …
Genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum isolates in Nigeria. A review
AO Opute, JA Akinkunmi, AO Funsho… - Egyptian Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Background The complexity of infection in malaria-endemic areas is exacerbated by the
presence of genetically diverse Plasmodium falciparum strains. There is a risk that more …
presence of genetically diverse Plasmodium falciparum strains. There is a risk that more …
Genetic diversity of the msp-1, msp-2, and glurp genes of Plasmodium falciparum isolates in Northwest Ethiopia
H Mohammed, M Kassa, K Mekete, A Assefa, G Taye… - Malaria journal, 2018 - Springer
Background Determination of the genetic diversity of malaria parasites can inform the
intensity of transmission and identify potential deficiencies in malaria control programmes …
intensity of transmission and identify potential deficiencies in malaria control programmes …
Seasonal variations in Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection in asymptomatic children living in southern Ghana
J Adjah, B Fiadzoe, R Ayanful-Torgby… - BMC Infectious …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Genetic diversity in Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) parasites is
a major hurdle to the control of malaria. This study monitored changes in the genetic …
a major hurdle to the control of malaria. This study monitored changes in the genetic …
Genetic diversity and allele frequencies of Plasmodium falciparum msp1 and msp2 in parasite isolates from Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
JT Chen, J Li, GC Zha, G Huang, ZX Huang, DD Xie… - Malaria journal, 2018 - Springer
Background Malaria is still a serious public health problem on Bioko Island (Equatorial
Guinea), although the number of annual cases has been greatly reduced since 2004 …
Guinea), although the number of annual cases has been greatly reduced since 2004 …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic diversity of plasmodium falciparum isolates in Minna, North Central Nigeria inferred by PCR genotyping of Merozoite surface protein 1 and 2
Abstract North Central Nigeria is one region in Nigeria with a significant incidence of malaria
caused majorly by Plasmodium falciparum. This study utilizes the msp1 and msp2 genes of …
caused majorly by Plasmodium falciparum. This study utilizes the msp1 and msp2 genes of …
Genetic polymorphism of Plasmodium falciparum msp-1, msp-2 and glurp vaccine candidate genes in pre-artemisinin era clinical isolates from Lakhimpur district in …
V Sathishkumar, T Nirmolia… - Access …, 2022 - microbiologyresearch.org
Background. Northeast India shares its international border with Southeast Asia and has a
number of malaria endemic zones. Monitoring genetic diversity of malaria parasites is …
number of malaria endemic zones. Monitoring genetic diversity of malaria parasites is …
Changing pattern of the genetic diversities of Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein-1 and merozoite surface protein-2 in Myanmar isolates
HG Lê, JM Kang, H Jun, J Lee, TL Thái, MK Myint… - Malaria Journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein-1 (PfMSP-1) and-2 (PfMSP-
2) are major blood-stage vaccine candidate antigens. Understanding the genetic diversity of …
2) are major blood-stage vaccine candidate antigens. Understanding the genetic diversity of …
Genetic Diversity of Polymorphic Marker Merozoite Surface Protein 1 (Msp-1) and 2 (Msp-2) Genes of Plasmodium falciparum Isolates From Malaria Endemic …
Background: Understanding the genetic diversity of Plasmodium species through
polymorphic studies can assist in designing more effective control strategies of malaria like …
polymorphic studies can assist in designing more effective control strategies of malaria like …
Molecular surveillance and temporal monitoring of malaria parasites in focal Vietnamese provinces
B Van Long, G Allen, M Brauny, LTK Linh, SR Pallerla… - Malaria Journal, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background While the World Health Organization (WHO) Southeast Asia region has
the second highest incidence of malaria worldwide, malaria in Vietnam is focal to few …
the second highest incidence of malaria worldwide, malaria in Vietnam is focal to few …