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Genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Baka Pygmies and their Bantu neighbours in the north of Gabon.
Malaria journal - 9 Oct 2015
Mvé-Ondo Bertrand, Nkoghe Dieudonné, Arnathau Céline, Rougeron Virginie, Bisvigou Ulrich, Mouele Lauriane Yacka, Boundenga Larson, Durand Patrick, Elguero Eric, Lemmers Simone, Délicat-Loembet Lucrèce M, Diamella-Moukodoum Nancy, Paupy Christophe, Renaud François, Prugnolle Franck, Ollomo Benjamin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There have been many reports on the population genetic structure of Plasmodium falciparum from different endemic regions especially sub-Saharan Africa. However, few studies have been performed on neglected populations, such as the Pygmy populations. In this study, the population genetic structure of P. falciparum was investigated in the Baka Pygmies of Gabon and compared to that observed in...
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