Measuring changes in Plasmodium falciparum transmission: precision, accuracy and costs of metrics
As malaria declines in parts of Africa and elsewhere, and as more countries move towards
elimination, it is necessary to robustly evaluate the effect of interventions and control …
elimination, it is necessary to robustly evaluate the effect of interventions and control …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Safety and differential antibody and T-cell responses to the Plasmodium falciparum sporozoite malaria vaccine, PfSPZ vaccine, by age in Tanzanian adults …
SA Jongo, LWP Church, AT Mtoro… - The American journal …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In 2016, there were more cases and deaths caused by malaria globally than in 2015. An
effective vaccine would be an ideal additional tool for reducing malaria's impact. Sanaria® …
effective vaccine would be an ideal additional tool for reducing malaria's impact. Sanaria® …
Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium falciparum Populations in Malaria Declining Areas of Sabah, East Malaysia
MR Mohd Abd Razak, UR Sastu, NA Norahmad… - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Malaysia has a national goal to eliminate malaria by 2020. Understanding the genetic
diversity of malaria parasites in residual transmission foci can provide invaluable information …
diversity of malaria parasites in residual transmission foci can provide invaluable information …
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 …
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 of Plasmodium falciparum isolates based on MSP-1 and MSP-2 genes from Kolla-Shele area, Arbaminch Zuria District, southwest Ethiopia
H Mohammed, T Mindaye, M Belayneh, M Kassa… - Malaria journal, 2015 - Springer
Background The genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum has been extensively studied in
various countries. However, limited data are available from Ethiopia. This study was …
various countries. However, limited data are available from Ethiopia. This study was …
A multiplex qPCR approach for detection of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletions in multiple strain infections of Plasmodium falciparum
T Schindler, AC Deal, M Fink, E Guirou, KA Moser… - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
The rapid and accurate diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection is an essential
factor in malaria control. Currently, malaria diagnosis in the field depends heavily on using …
factor in malaria control. Currently, malaria diagnosis in the field depends heavily on using …
Severe oxidative stress in sickle cell disease patients with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Kampala, Uganda
SM Atiku, N Louise, DM Kasozi - BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019 - Springer
Background Oxidative stress plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of both Sickle Cell
Disease (SCD) and Plasmodium falciparum malaria. However, there are limited studies on …
Disease (SCD) and Plasmodium falciparum malaria. However, there are limited studies on …
Genetic diversity and complexity of Plasmodium falciparum infections in the microenvironment among siblings of the same household in North-Central Nigeria
Background Plasmodium falciparum parasites are known to exhibit extensive genetic
diversity in areas of high transmission intensity and infected individuals in such communities …
diversity in areas of high transmission intensity and infected individuals in such communities …