Understanding the population genetics of Plasmodium vivax is essential for malaria control and elimination.

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Traditionally, infection with Plasmodium vivax was thought to be benign and self-limiting, however, recent evidence has demonstrated that infection with P. vivax can also result in severe illness and death. Research into P. vivax has been relatively neglected and much remains unknown regarding th...

Topics

• Genetic Variation
• Genetics, Population
• Humans
• Malaria, Vivax
• Plasmodium vivax