Whole genome sequencing of field isolates provides robust characterization of genetic diversity in Plasmodium vivax.

Whole genome sequencing of field isolates provides robust characterization of genetic diversity in Plasmodium vivax.

An estimated 2.85 billion people live at risk of Plasmodium vivax transmission. In endemic countries vivax malaria causes significant morbidity and its mortality is becoming more widely appreciated, drug-resistant strains are increasing in prevalence, and an increasing number of reports indicate tha...

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Main Authors: Ernest R Chan, Didier Menard, Peter H David, Arsène Ratsimbasoa, Saorin Kim, Pheaktra Chim, Catherine Do, Benoit Witkowski, Odile Mercereau-Puijalon, Peter A Zimmerman, David Serre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3435244?pdf=render

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