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Epidemiological insights and genetic diversity of the Duffy binding protein of Plasmodium vivax in Duffy-negative Cameroonians.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jun 2026
Dieng Cheikh Cambel, Ning Rene Teh, Kipayko Canelle, Schroeder Regan Elizabeth, Mdluli-Berndt Nontokozo, Ayukenchengamba Bate, Nematchoua Weyou Zidedine, Sona Tabi Doris, Reward Ambendekson Elizabeth, Zhou Guofa, Sumbele Ngole Ule Irene, Kimbi Helen Kuokuo, Lo Eugenia
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BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax), historically considered rare due to the predominance of Duffy-negative individuals, is increasingly reported in Central and West Africa. The ability of P. vivax to infect Duffy-negative populations challenges long-standing assumptions regarding parasite invasion biology and highlight surveillance gaps...
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