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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
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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 diversity and the multiplicity of infection. The prevalence of mutant P. falciparum chloroquine resistance transporter...
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