Distinct parasite populations infect individuals identified through passive and active case detection in a region of declining malaria transmission in southern Zambia

Distinct parasite populations infect individuals identified through passive and active case detection in a region of declining malaria transmission in southern Zambia

Abstract Background Substantial reductions in the burden of malaria have been documented in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, with elimination strategies and goals being formulated in some regions. Within this context, understanding the epidemiology of low-level malaria transmission is crucial to achievi...

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Main Authors: Kelly M. Searle, Ben Katowa, Tamaki Kobayashi, Mwiche N. S. Siame, Sungano Mharakurwa, Giovanna Carpi, Douglas E. Norris, Jennifer C. Stevenson, Philip E. Thuma, William J. Moss, for the Southern Africa International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria elimination
Molecular barcode
Parasite genetics
Molecular epidemiology
Population genetics
Zambia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-1810-3

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