The prevalence of submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte carriage and multiplicity of infection in children, pregnant women and adults in a low malaria transmission area in Southern Ghana

The prevalence of submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte carriage and multiplicity of infection in children, pregnant women and adults in a low malaria transmission area in Southern Ghana

Abstract Background The gametocyte stage of Plasmodium falciparum is considered an important target for disrupting malaria transmission. Indications are that various demographic groups, such as children and pregnant women may differ in risk of harbouring gametocytes, which may be crucial for targete...

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Main Authors: Helena Lamptey, Michael Fokuo Ofori, Kwadwo Asamoah Kusi, Bright Adu, Eunice Owusu-Yeboa, Eric Kyei-Baafour, Andrea Twumwaa Arku, Samuel Bosomprah, Michael Alifrangis, Isabella A. Quakyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Plasmodium falciparum
Gametocyte prevalence
Submicroscopic infections
Multiplicity of infection
Seroprevalence
Pfs230
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2479-y

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