Article
Multiplicity of Plasmodium falciparum infection in asymptomatic children in Senegal: relation to transmission, age and erythrocyte variants.
Malaria journal - 23 Jan 2008
Vafa Manijeh, Troye-Blomberg Marita, Anchang Judith, Garcia André, Migot-Nabias Florence
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Individuals living in malaria endemic areas generally harbour multiple parasite strains. Multiplicity of infection (MOI) can be an indicator of immune status. However, whether this is good or bad for the development of immunity to malaria, is still a matter of debate. This study aimed to examine the MOI in asymptomatic children between two and ten years of age and to relate it to erythrocyte variants,...
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