Article
Genetic polymorphism of merozoite surface protein 2 and prevalence of K76T pfcrt mutation in Plasmodium falciparum field isolates from Congolese children with asymptomatic infections.
Malaria journal - 1 Apr 2012
Koukouikila-Koussounda Felix, Malonga Vladimir, Mayengue Pembe Issamou, Ndounga Mathieu, Vouvoungui Christevy Jeannhey, Ntoumi Francine
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In order to prepare the field site for future interventions, the prevalence of asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infection was evaluated in a cohort of children living in Brazzaville. Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein 2 gene (msp2) was used to characterize the genetic d...
Topics
- Antigens, Protozoan
- Asymptomatic Infections
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cohort Studies
- Congo
- DNA, Protozoan
- Female
- Gene Frequency
- Genotype
- Humans
- Infant
- Malaria, Falciparum
- Male