Genetic diversity of the Plasmodium falciparum msp2 gene in children from the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: a comparative study of clinical and subclinical infections.

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BACKGROUND: Plasmodium falciparum is the main cause of malaria-related illness and death in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite control efforts, asymptomatic carriers, particularly children, continue to sustain transmission. Improving surveillance requires a better understanding of the genetic diversity and parasite burden of symptomatic versus asymptomatic infections. OBJECTIVE: To compare Plasmodium falciparum...

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