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Genetic diversity of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum in Honduras.
Malaria journal - 26 Nov 2012
Lopez Ana Cecilia, Ortiz Andres, Coello Jorge, Sosa-Ochoa Wilfredo, Torres Rosa E Mejia, Banegas Engels I, Jovel Irina, Fontecha Gustavo A
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BACKGROUND: Understanding the population structure of Plasmodium species through genetic diversity studies can assist in the design of more effective malaria control strategies, particularly in vaccine development. Central America is an area where malaria is a public health problem, but little is known about the genetic diversity of the parasite's circulating species. This study aimed to investigate the allelic...
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