The plasticity of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>gametocytaemia in relation to age in Burkina Faso
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malaria transmission depends on the presence of gametocytes in the peripheral blood. In this study, the age-dependency of gametocytaemia was examined by microscopy and molecular tools.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A...
Main Authors: | Drakeley Chris, Verhave Jan-Peter, Cuzin-Ouattara Nadine, de Vlas Sake J, Bousema Teun, Ouédraogo André, Luty Adrian JF, Sauerwein Robert |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-10-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/281 |
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