Article
Multiple independent introductions of Plasmodium falciparum in South America.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 10 Jan 2012
Yalcindag Erhan, Elguero Eric, Arnathau Céline, Durand Patrick, Akiana Jean, Anderson Timothy J, Aubouy Agnes, Balloux François, Besnard Patrick, Bogreau Hervé, Carnevale Pierre, D'Alessandro Umberto, Fontenille Didier, Gamboa Dionicia, Jombart Thibaut, Le Mire Jacques, Leroy Eric, Maestre Amanda, Mayxay Mayfong, Ménard Didier, Musset Lise, Newton Paul N, Nkoghé Dieudonné, Noya Oscar, Ollomo Benjamin, Rogier Christophe, Veron Vincent, Wide Albina, Zakeri Sedigheh, Carme Bernard, Legrand Eric, Chevillon Christine, Ayala Francisco J, Renaud François, Prugnolle Franck
Abstract excerpt
The origin of Plasmodium falciparum in South America is controversial. Some studies suggest a recent introduction during the European colonizations and the transatlantic slave trade. Other evidence--archeological and genetic--suggests a much older origin. We collected and analyzed P. falciparum isolates from different regions of the world, encompassing the distribution range of the parasite, including populations...
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