Article
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
Abstract excerpt
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 en...
Topics
- Duffy Blood-Group System
- Malaria, Vivax
- Humans
- Female
- Male
- Genetic Variation
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Ethiopia
- Adult
- Adolescent
- Plasmodium vivax
- Young Adult
- Middle Aged
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease