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Identification of two genomic cryptotypes of Plasmodium malariae in Africa.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jul 2026
Lefebvre Margaux J M, Arnathau Céline, Houzé Sandrine, de Thoisy Benoit, González Camila, Rondón Silvia, Link Andrés, Pain Arnab, Fontaine Michael C, Prugnolle Franck, Rougeron Virginie
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Plasmodium malariae is a neglected human malaria parasite that causes persistent, often asymptomatic infections and remains difficult to diagnose. Despite being generally associated with lower prevalence and severity than other malaria parasites, P. malariae represents a significant public health concern, particularly in Africa, but also as a zoonosis in South America with monkey-adapted Plasmodium brasilianum....
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