Biology of Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte sex ratio and implications in malaria parasite transmission

Biology of Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte sex ratio and implications in malaria parasite transmission

Abstract While significant advances have been made in understanding Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte biology and its relationship with malaria parasite transmission, the gametocyte sex ratio contribution to this process still remains a relevant research question. The present review discusses the bio...

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Main Authors: Noëlie Béré Henry, Samuel Sindié Sermé, Giulia Siciliano, Salif Sombié, Amidou Diarra, N’fale Sagnon, Alfred S. Traoré, Sodiomon Bienvenu Sirima, Issiaka Soulama, Pietro Alano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Plasmodium falciparum
Gametocyte
Transmission
Sex ratio
Antimalarial drugs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-019-2707-0

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