Introduction Light microscopy examination of blood slides is the main method of detecting
malaria infection; however, it has limited sensitivity. Low-density infections are most likely to …

Objective To review methods for the statistical analysis of parasite and other skewed count
data. Methods Statistical methods for skewed count data are described and compared, with …

Background The efficacy of anti-malarial drugs is assessed over a period of 28-63 days
(depending on the drugs' residence time) following initiation of treatment in order to capture …

As many malaria-endemic countries move towards elimination of Plasmodium falciparum,
the most virulent human malaria parasite, effective tools for monitoring malaria epidemiology …

Background Investigating malaria transmission dynamics is essential to inform policy
decision making. Whether multiplicity of infection (MOI) dynamic from individual infections …

It is well documented that the density of Plasmodium in its vertebrate host modulates the
physiological response induced; this in turn regulates parasite survival and transmission. It …

Background The clinical presentation of malaria, considered as the result of a complex
interaction between parasite and human genetics, is described to be different between rural …

Background Malaria is a major public health problem in Cameroon. The study of the genetic
diversity within parasite population is essential for understanding the mechanism underlying …

There is a large genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum strains that infect people
causing diverse malaria symptoms. This study was carried out to explore the effect of mixed …

Background The gametocyte stage of Plasmodium falciparum is considered an important
target for disrupting malaria transmission. Indications are that various demographic groups …