Article
Genetic diversity and structure of African Plasmodium falciparum populations in urban and rural areas.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Jun 2006
Bogreau Hervé, Renaud François, Bouchiba Housem, Durand Patrick, Assi Serge-Brice, Henry Marie-Claire, Garnotel Eric, Pradines Bruno, Fusai Thierry, Wade Boubacar, Adehossi Eric, Parola Philippe, Kamil Mohamed Ali, Puijalon Odile, Rogier Christophe
Abstract excerpt
The genetic variability and population structure of Plasmodium falciparum are key factors in malaria control strategies. Studies have suggested no P. falciparum population structure although linkage disequilibrium was observed in some African areas. We have assessed length polymorphism at 6-22 microsatellites in four urban and rural sites (Djibouti, Dakar, Niamey, and Zouan-Hounien, n = 240 blood samples)....
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