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Genetic diversity and allelic frequency of antigenic markers in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Nnewi district in Nigeria.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 31 Mar 2022
Ikegbunam Moses N, Anagu Linda O, Duru Carrisa, Nworu Chukwuemeka S, Esimone Charles O, Ojurongbe Olusola
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INTRODUCTION: The genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum poses a threat to the development and implementation of malaria control strategies. Thus, there is a need for continuous surveillance of its genetic diversity, especially amongst the parasite's reservoir's asymptomatic population. METHODOLOGY: Three cohorts comprising children under ten years old, pregnant women and other adults were recruited into this...
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