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 …

Objective To analyse the genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) using
msp-1 and msp-2 as antigenic markers. Methods Parasite DNA was extracted from 100 …

Background Malaria remains a public health burden especially in Nigeria. To develop new
malaria control and elimination strategies or refine existing ones, understanding parasite …

Background Malaria infection can present with a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from
mild to severe. Plasmodium falciparum isolates in uncomplicated and severe malaria …

Background Genetic diversity studies provide evidence of Plasmodium falciparum
differentiation that could affect fitness and adaptation to drugs and target antigens for …

Objective Schistosomiasis remains a chronic disease of global importance, especially in
many rural areas of the world where co-infection with Plasmodium falciparum is common. It …

Introduction: Malaria is a febrile illness caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium and
transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. The genetic diversity and antimalarial drug …

Background: Polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein-2 (msp-2)
and associated parasite genetic diversity which varies between malaria-endemic regions …

CHAPTER 1 Page 1 Afr. J. Biomed. Res. Vol. 25 (May, 2022); 163 - 167 Research Article
Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium falciparum Based on Merozoite Surface Proteins 1 and 2 …

Abstract Background: Polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein-2
(msp-2) and associated parasite genetic diversity which varies between malaria-endemic …