Fitness components and natural selection: why are there different patterns on the emergence of drug resistance in <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it> and <it>Plasmodium vivax</it>?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Considering the distinct biological characteristics of <it>Plasmodium</it> species is crucial for control and elimination efforts, in particular when facing the spread of drug resistance. Whereas the evolutionary fitness...

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Main Authors: Schneider Kristan A, Escalante Ananias A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/12/1/15