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Plasmodium vivax populations are more genetically diverse and less structured than sympatric Plasmodium falciparum populations.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Apr 2015
Jennison Charlie, Arnott Alicia, Tessier Natacha, Tavul Livingstone, Koepfli Cristian, Felger Ingrid, Siba Peter M, Reeder John C, Bahlo Melanie, Mueller Ivo, Barry Alyssa E
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INTRODUCTION: The human malaria parasite, Plasmodium vivax, is proving more difficult to control and eliminate than Plasmodium falciparum in areas of co-transmission. Comparisons of the genetic structure of sympatric parasite populations may provide insight into the mechanisms underlying the resilience of P. vivax and can help guide malaria control programs. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPLE FINDINGS: P. vivax isolates...
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