Multiplicity of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>infection in asymptomatic children in Senegal: relation to transmission, age and erythrocyte variants

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Individuals living in malaria endemic areas generally harbour multiple parasite strains. Multiplicity of infection (MOI) can be an indicator of immune status. However, whether this is good or bad for the development of immunity to ma...

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Main Authors: Anchang Judith, Garcia André, Troye-Blomberg Marita, Vafa Manijeh, Migot-Nabias Florence
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/17