Evidence for specific suppression of gametocytemia by Plasmodium falciparum in residents of hyperendemic Irian Jaya.

An epidemiologic study of hyperendemic malaria in Arso PIR, a village in northeastern Irian Jaya (Indonesian New Guinea), revealed evidence suggesting suppression of gametocytemia independent of immune control of the asexual parasitemia. A total of 240 people, representing ages between 2 and 60 year...

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Main Authors: Baird, J, Jones, T, Purnomo, Masbar, S, Ratiwayanto, S, Leksana, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1991