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Reduction of multiplicity of infections but no change in msp2 genetic diversity in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Congolese children after introduction of artemisinin-combination therapy.
Malaria journal - 7 Dec 2012
Ibara-Okabande Rod, Koukouikila-Koussounda Felix, Ndounga Mathieu, Vouvoungui Jeannhey, Malonga Vladimir, Casimiro Prisca Nadine, Ibara Jean Rosaire, Sidibe Anissa, Ntoumi Francine
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BACKGROUND: In this first study conducted after the introduction of artemisinin-combination therapy (ACT), the major objective was to evaluate Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection in isolates from Congolese children between one and nine years of age enrolled and f...
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