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Multiple genotypes of the merozoite surface proteins 1 and 2 in Plasmodium falciparum infections in a hypoendemic area in Iran.
Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH - 1 Oct 2005
Zakeri Sedigheh, Bereczky Sándor, Naimi Parin, Pedro Gil J, Djadid Navid Dinparast, Färnert Anna, Snounou Georges, Björkman Anders
Abstract excerpt
In Iran, malaria transmission mainly occurs in south-eastern regions through both Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax. The genetic diversity of P. falciparum isolates was analysed in 108 patients attending the regional hospital in Chabahar District, using the molecular markers msp1 and msp2. Multiple genotypes were detected in 87% of patients and the mean numbers of msp1 and msp2 genotypes were 2.51 (95% CI:...
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