Article
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
Abstract excerpt
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 p...
Topics
- Cameroon
- Humans
- Protozoan Proteins
- Plasmodium vivax
- Genetic Variation
- Malaria, Vivax
- Antigens, Protozoan
- Duffy Blood-Group System
- Female
- Male
- Receptors, Cell Surface
- Prevalence
- Adult