Genetic polymorphism in msp-2, ama-1 and csp genes in Plasmodium falciparum field isolates from north and north-western India

Background & objectives: Malaria is a major public health problem in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Malaria vaccine is highly desirable as an adjunct to existing malaria control measures. The polymorphism in vaccine candidate antigens might be a hurdle in developing an effective vaccine. M...

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Main Authors: Umar Farooq, N. Malla, M.L. Dubey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-06-01
Series:Journal of Vector Borne Diseases
Subjects:
csp
Online Access:http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/462109.pdf