Practical PCR genotyping protocols for Plasmodium vivax using Pvcs and Pvmsp1.

BACKGROUND: Plasmodium vivax is the second most prevalent malaria parasite affecting more than 75 million people each year, mostly in South America and Asia. In addition to major morbidity this parasite is associated with relapses and a reduction in birthweight. The emergence and spread of drug resi...

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Hauptverfasser: Imwong, M, Pukrittayakamee, S, Grüner, A, Rénia, L, Letourneur, F, Looareesuwan, S, White, N, Snounou, G
Format: Journal article
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: BioMed Central 2005