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A previously low prevalence Plasmodium falciparum clone expands in an outbreak in the Pacific Coast of South America.
BMC infectious diseases - 31 Jan 2026
Cartagenova Andrés, Zapata-Berrones Karina, Boboy Janeth, Cuero Wilson, Neafsey Daniel E, Early Angela M, Sáenz Fabián E
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BACKGROUND: Ecuador is a country working towards elimination of malaria since 2012. The number of malaria cases decreased by more than 99% since 2001. Nevertheless, in recent years the progress has stagnated, and the number of cases has remained constant or increased in some areas. One of the main difficulties for the elimination of malaria in Ecuador is migration from neighboring countries. More than 75% of...
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