Genetic evidence for imported malaria and local transmission in Richard Toll, Senegal

Genetic evidence for imported malaria and local transmission in Richard Toll, Senegal

Abstract Background Malaria elimination efforts can be undermined by imported malaria infections. Imported infections are classified based on travel history. Methods A genetic strategy was applied to better understand the contribution of imported infections and to test for local transmission in the...

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Main Authors: Rachel F. Daniels, Stephen F. Schaffner, Yakou Dieye, Gnagna Dieng, Michael Hainsworth, Fatou B. Fall, Coumba Ndoffene Diouf, Medoune Ndiop, Moustapha Cisse, Alioune Badara Gueye, Oumar Sarr, Philippe Guinot, Awa B. Deme, Amy K. Bei, Mouhamad Sy, Julie Thwing, Bronwyn MacInnis, Duncan Earle, Caterina Guinovart, Doudou Sene, Daniel L. Hartl, Daouda Ndiaye, Richard W. Steketee, Dyann F. Wirth, Sarah K. Volkman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Molecular epidemiology
Imported
Local transmission
Malaria surveillance
Malaria pre-elimination
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03346-x

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