Whole genome sequencing of field isolates provides robust characterization of genetic diversity in Plasmodium vivax.

Whole genome sequencing of field isolates provides robust characterization of genetic diversity in Plasmodium vivax.

<h4>Background</h4>An estimated 2.85 billion people live at risk of Plasmodium vivax transmission. In endemic countries vivax malaria causes significant morbidity and its mortality is becoming more widely appreciated, drug-resistant strains are increasing in prevalence, and an increasing...

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Main Authors: Ernest R Chan, Didier Menard, Peter H David, Arsène Ratsimbasoa, Saorin Kim, Pheaktra Chim, Catherine Do, Benoit Witkowski, Odile Mercereau-Puijalon, Peter A Zimmerman, David Serre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0001811&type=printable

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