Nonlinear mixed effects modeling of gametocyte carriage in patients with uncomplicated malaria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gametocytes are the sexual form of the malaria parasite and the main agents of transmission. While there are several factors that influence host infectivity, the density of gametocytes appears to be the best single measure that is re...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Little Francesca, Distiller Greg B, Barnes Karen I
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/60