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Genetic variation in the Duffy blood group among vivax malaria patients and its impact on disease susceptibility.
Malaria journal - 2 Apr 2026
Tsigie Meshesha, Baldor Léa, Feufack-Donfack Lionel Brice, Shenkutie Tassew Tefera, Khim Nimol, Melese Daniel, Abera Adugna, Girmachew Feven, Feleke Sindew M, Hailemariam Alemnesh, Tasew Geremew, Tollera Getachew, Hailu Mesay, Popovici Jean, Abebe Abnet, Lo Eugenia
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INTRODUCTION: Plasmodium vivax is a widely distributed human malaria parasite in Ethiopia. Known for its ability to form hypnozoites and early gametocytogenesis, it promotes transmission and challenges global elimination efforts. The red blood cell reticulocyte stage is the primary target, and entry is facilitated primarily by the interaction between the Duffy-binding protein (PvDBP) and the Duffy Antigen...
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