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Effects of transmission reduction by insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) on parasite genetics population structure: I. The genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum parasites by microsatellite markers in western Kenya.
Malaria journal - 6 Dec 2010
Gatei Wangeci, Kariuki Simon, Hawley William, ter Kuile Feiko, Terlouw Dianne, Phillips-Howard Penelope, Nahlen Bernard, Gimnig John, Lindblade Kim, Walker Edward, Hamel Mary, Crawford Sara, Williamson John, Slutsker Laurence, Shi Ya Ping
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) reduce malaria transmission and are an important prevention tool. However, there are still information gaps on how the reduction in malaria transmission by ITNs affects parasite genetics population structure. This study examined the relationship bet...
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