A cross-sectional analysis identifies a low prevalence of Plasmodium ovale species infections in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals in Kilifi county, Kenya. [version 4; peer review: 2 approved]

Background The focus on P. falciparum diagnosis has led to an underestimation of the global burden of malaria resulting from neglected Plasmodium species. However, there is still scarce data on the prevalence of P. ovale species (spp) globally. To address this knowledge gap, data collected from cros...

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Main Authors: Leonard Ndwiga, Mercy Yvonne Akinyi, Kelvin Muteru Kimenyi, Margaret Chifwete, Victor Osoti, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wellcome 2024-09-01
Series:Wellcome Open Research
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Online Access:https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/7-207/v4