Article
Genetic diversity and genotype multiplicity of Plasmodium falciparum infection in patients with uncomplicated malaria in Chewaka district, Ethiopia.
Malaria journal - 8 Jun 2020
Abamecha Abdulhakim, El-Abid Hassan, Yilma Daniel, Addisu Wondimagegn, Ibenthal Achim, Bayih Abebe Genetu, Noedl Harald, Yewhalaw Delenasaw, Moumni Mohieddine, Abdissa Alemseged
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic diversity in Plasmodium falciparum poses a major threat to malaria control and elimination interventions. Characterization of the genetic diversity of P. falciparum strains can be used to assess intensity of parasite transmission and identify potential deficiencies in malaria control programmes, which provides vital information to evaluating malaria elimination efforts. This study investigated...
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