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Polymorphism of the merozoite surface protein-1 block 2 region in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Mauritania.
Malaria journal - 23 Jan 2014
Ahmedou Salem Mohamed Salem O, Ndiaye Magatte, OuldAbdallahi Mohamed, Lekweiry Khadijetou M, Bogreau Hervé, Konaté Lassana, Faye Babacar, Gaye Oumar, Faye Ousmane, Mohamed Salem O Boukhary Ali O
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BACKGROUND: The genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum has been extensively studied in various parts of the world. However, limited data are available from Mauritania. The present study examined and compared the genetic diversity of P. falciparum isolates in Mauritania. METHODS: Plasmodium falciparum isolates blood samples were collected from 113 patients attending health facilities in Nouakchott and Hodh El...
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