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High Prevalence, Genetic Diversity and Temporal Differentiation of Plasmodium vivax in a Remote Hard-to-Reach Community from the Peruvian Amazon Region.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 5 Nov 2025
Ramirez Roberson, Torres Katherine, Rodríguez Pamela, Acosta Carlos, Guzmán-Guzmán Mitchel, Llanos-Cuentas Alejandro, Vinetz Joseph M, Escalante Ananias A, Gamboa Dionicia
Abstract excerpt
Assessing parasite population genetic diversity and structure in remote areas is essential for understanding malaria transmission and guiding interventions toward elimination. This study monitored the genetic diversity and population structure of Plasmodium vivax as part of a longitudinal surveillance in Santa Emilia, a hard-to-reach community in Loreto, Peru. A total of 221 of 3,434 P. vivax samples collected...
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