Effects of Host Genetic Polymorphisms on the Efficacy of the Radical Cure Malaria Drug Primaquine

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Malaria is a major cause of death in low-income countries. Malaria relapses are caused by Plasmodium vivax-induced latent liver stage hypnozoites, and relapses contribute significantly to the total disease burden. The goal of malaria elimination is threatened in countries where P. vivax is endemic and relapses remain a key aspect of concern. Targeting of the hypnozoites is crucial for radical cure and this is...

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