Polymorphism of Merozoite Surface Protein-3α Gene of Plasmo-dium vivax in Isolates of Iran

Background: The worldwide distribution of P. vivax has expanded significantly and the number of reported cases has been on the rise. Approximately 88% of malaria cases in Iran are caused by Plasmodium vivax, and in order to management of the disease, understanding the population genetic structure o...

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Main Authors: A Shahbazi, A Raeisi, M Nateghpour, H Mirhendi, M Mohebali, M Asmar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2008-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Parasitology
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Online Access:https://ijpa.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijpa/article/view/56