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Genetic diversity and genotype multiplicity of Plasmodium falciparum infections in symptomatic individuals in the maritime region of Togo.
Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH - 1 Feb 2012
Awaga Kwami L, Missihoun Tagnon D, Karou Simplice D, Djadou Koffi E, Chabi Nicodème W, Akati Afoua, Lawson-Hukportie Afi, Amevo Kokou, Djegno Kodjovi, Guéant Jean L, Sanni Ambaliou, Amouzou Sabiba K E
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the genotype prevalence and the multiplicity of Plasmodium falciparum infections in the maritime region of Togo. METHODS: We enrolled 309 symptomatic individuals aged from 6 months to 15 years from Bè/Lomé and Tsévié, two malaria endemic zones. The number and the proportions of merozoite surface proteins 1, 2 and 3 genotypes in patients were determined using capillary electrophoresis...
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