Submicroscopic Infection in Plasmodium falciparum-Endemic Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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 …
malaria infection; however, it has limited sensitivity. Low-density infections are most likely to …
Analysis of parasite and other skewed counts
N Alexander - Tropical medicine & international health, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
data. Methods Statistical methods for skewed count data are described and compared, with …
Plasmodium falciparum msp1, msp2 and glurp allele frequency and diversity in sub-Saharan Africa
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 …
(depending on the drugs' residence time) following initiation of treatment in order to capture …
THE REAL McCOIL: A method for the concurrent estimation of the complexity of infection and SNP allele frequency for malaria parasites
As many malaria-endemic countries move towards elimination of Plasmodium falciparum,
the most virulent human malaria parasite, effective tools for monitoring malaria epidemiology …
the most virulent human malaria parasite, effective tools for monitoring malaria epidemiology …
Determinants of Plasmodium falciparum multiplicity of infection and genetic diversity in Burkina Faso
P Sondo, K Derra, T Rouamba, S Nakanabo Diallo… - Parasites & vectors, 2020 - Springer
Background Investigating malaria transmission dynamics is essential to inform policy
decision making. Whether multiplicity of infection (MOI) dynamic from individual infections …
decision making. Whether multiplicity of infection (MOI) dynamic from individual infections …
Progression of Plasmodium berghei through Anopheles stephensi is density-dependent
RE Sinden, EJ Dawes, Y Alavi, J Waldock… - PLoS …, 2007 - journals.plos.org
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 …
physiological response induced; this in turn regulates parasite survival and transmission. It …
Plasmodium falciparum genotypes diversity in symptomatic malaria of children living in an urban and a rural setting in Burkina Faso
I Soulama, I Nébié, A Ouédraogo, A Gansane, A Diarra… - Malaria journal, 2009 - Springer
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 …
interaction between parasite and human genetics, is described to be different between rural …
Genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum and genetic profile in children affected by uncomplicated malaria in Cameroon
TN Metoh, JH Chen, P Fon-Gah, X Zhou… - Malaria Journal, 2020 - Springer
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 …
diversity within parasite population is essential for understanding the mechanism underlying …
Genetically diverse Plasmodium falciparum infections, within-host competition and symptomatic malaria in humans
P Sondo, K Derra, T Lefevre, S Diallo-Nakanabo… - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
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 …
causing diverse malaria symptoms. This study was carried out to explore the effect of mixed …
The prevalence of submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte carriage and multiplicity of infection in children, pregnant women and adults in a low malaria …
Background The gametocyte stage of Plasmodium falciparum is considered an important
target for disrupting malaria transmission. Indications are that various demographic groups …
target for disrupting malaria transmission. Indications are that various demographic groups …