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Molecular analysis of two local falciparum malaria outbreaks on the French Guiana coast confirms the msp1 B-K1/varD genotype association with severe malaria.
Malaria journal - 21 Jun 2005
Legrand Eric, Volney Beatrice, Lavergne Anne, Tournegros Caroline, Florent Loïc, Accrombessi Doris, Guillotte Micheline, Mercereau-Puijalon Odile, Esterre Philippe
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BACKGROUND: Plasmodium falciparum outbreaks can occur in the coastal area of French Guiana, where the population is essentially non-immune. Two sporadic outbreaks were observed, including one with severe malaria cases. To characterize these outbreaks and verify previous observations of specific genotype characteristics in severe malaria in this area, all cases from each outbreak were studied. METHODS: P....
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