Gametocyte dynamics and the role of drugs in reducing the transmission potential of Plasmodium vivax.

BACKGROUND: Designing interventions that will reduce transmission of vivax malaria requires knowledge of Plasmodium vivax gametocyte dynamics. METHODS: We analyzed data from a randomized controlled trial in northwestern Thailand and 2 trials in Papua, Indonesia, to identify and compare risk factors...

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Main Authors: Douglas, N, Simpson, J, Phyo, A, Siswantoro, H, Hasugian, A, Kenangalem, E, Poespoprodjo, JR, Singhasivanon, P, Anstey, N, White, N, Tjitra, E, Nosten, F, Price, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2013