Polymorphism of Merozoite Surface Protein-3α Gene of Plasmo-dium vivax in Isolates of Iran

Background: The worldwide distribution of P. vivax has expanded significantly and the number of reported cases has been on the rise. Approximately 88% of malaria cases in Iran are caused by Plasmodium vivax, and in order to management of the disease, understanding the population genetic structure of...

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Main Authors: M Asmar, M Mohebali, H Mirhendi, M Nateghpour, A Raeisi, A Shahbazi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2008-04-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Parasitology
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/9163.pdf&manuscript_id=9163