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Substantial population structure of Plasmodium vivax in Thailand facilitates identification of the sources of residual transmission.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Oct 2017
Kittichai Veerayuth, Koepfli Cristian, Nguitragool Wang, Sattabongkot Jetsumon, Cui Liwang
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BACKGROUND: Plasmodium vivax transmission in Thailand has been substantially reduced over the past 10 years, yet it remains highly endemic along international borders. Understanding the genetic relationship of residual parasite populations can help track the origins of the parasites that are reintroduced into malaria-free regions within the country. METHODOLOGY/RESULTS: A total of 127 P. vivax isolates were...
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