Whole Genome Sequencing of Field Isolates Reveals Extensive Genetic Diversity in Plasmodium vivax from Colombia.

Plasmodium vivax is the most prevalent malarial species in South America and exerts a substantial burden on the populations it affects. The control and eventual elimination of P. vivax are global health priorities. Genomic research contributes to this objective by improving our understanding of the...

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Main Authors: David J Winter, M Andreína Pacheco, Andres F Vallejo, Rachel S Schwartz, Myriam Arevalo-Herrera, Socrates Herrera, Reed A Cartwright, Ananias A Escalante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-12-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4692395?pdf=render