Low density parasitaemia, red blood cell polymorphisms and <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>specific immune responses in a low endemic area in northern Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Low density <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>infections, below the microscopic detection limit, may play an important role in maintaining malaria transmission in low endemic areas as well as contribute to the maintenance of...

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Main Authors: Sauerwein Robert, Kavishe Reginald, Manjurano Alphaxard, Mkali Humphrey, Mwakalinga Steve, Enevold Anders, Mwanziva Charles, Alifrangis Michael, Shekalaghe Seif, Drakeley Chris, Bousema Teun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/69