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Spatio-temporal analysis of the genetic diversity and complexity of Plasmodium falciparum infections in Kedougou, southeastern Senegal.
Parasites & vectors - 19 Jan 2017
Niang Makhtar, Thiam Laty G, Loucoubar Cheikh, Sow Abdourahmane, Sadio Bacary D, Diallo Mawlouth, Sall Amadou A, Toure-Balde Aissatou
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BACKGROUND: Genetic analyses of the malaria parasite population and its temporal and spatial dynamics could provide an assessment of the effectiveness of disease control strategies. The genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum has been poorly documented in Senegal, and limited data are available from the Kedougou Region. This study examines the spatial and temporal variation of the genetic diversity and...
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