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Practical PCR genotyping protocols for Plasmodium vivax using Pvcs and Pvmsp1.
Malaria journal - 27 Apr 2005
Imwong Mallika, Pukrittayakamee Sasithon, Grüner Anne Charlotte, Rénia Laurent, Letourneur Frank, Looareesuwan Sornchai, White Nicholas J, Snounou Georges
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BACKGROUND: Plasmodium vivax is the second most prevalent malaria parasite affecting more than 75 million people each year, mostly in South America and Asia. In addition to major morbidity this parasite is associated with relapses and a reduction in birthweight. The emergence and spread of drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum is a major factor in the resurgence of this parasite. P. vivax resistance to drugs...
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