Microsatellites reveal high polymorphism and high potential for use in anti-malarial efficacy studies in areas with different transmission intensities in mainland Tanzania

Abstract Background Tanzania is currently implementing therapeutic efficacy studies (TES) in areas of varying malaria transmission intensities as per the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations. In TES, distinguishing reinfection from recrudescence is critical for the determination of anti-m...

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Main Authors: Deus S. Ishengoma, Celine I. Mandara, Rashid A. Madebe, Marian Warsame, Billy Ngasala, Abdunoor M. Kabanywanyi, Muhidin K. Mahende, Erasmus Kamugisha, Reginald A. Kavishe, Florida Muro, Renata Mandike, Sigsbert Mkude, Frank Chacky, Ritha Njau, Troy Martin, Ally Mohamed, Jeffrey A. Bailey, Abebe A. Fola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-04901-6