Multilocus haplotypes reveal variable levels of diversity and population structure of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>in Papua New Guinea, a region of intense perennial transmission

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The South West Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea has intense year round transmission of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>on the coast and in the low-lying inland areas. Local heterogeneity in the epidemiology of malaria su...

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Main Authors: Buckee Caroline O, Kiniboro Benson, Nale Joe, Senn Nicolas, Ntsuke Pilate O, Mueller Ivo, Wapling Johanna, Schultz Lee, Tavul Livingstone, Siba Peter M, Reeder John C, Barry Alyssa E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/336