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Phylogeny of plasmodium falciparum [PDF]

Parasitology Today, 1992
Ayala, FJ, Fitch, WM
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Plasmodium falciparum biosynthesizes sulfoglycosphingolipids

Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, 2007
Sulfated glycosphingolipids are present on the surface of a variety of cells. They are active participants in adhesion processes in many systems and appear to be involved in the regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation and other developmental cellular events.
Landoni, Malena, Duschak, Vilma Gladys, Peres, Valnice J., Nonami, Hiroshi, Erra Balsells, Rosa, Katzin, Alejandro M., Couto, Alicia Susana   +6 more
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Submicroscopic placental infection by non-falciparum Plasmodium spp.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018
BackgroundAmong the Plasmodium species that infect humans, adverse effects of P. falciparum and P. vivax have been extensively studied and reported with respect to poor outcomes particularly in first time mothers and in pregnant women living in areas ...
Justin Y A Doritchamou, Richard A Akuffo, Azizath Moussiliou, Adrian J F Luty, Achille Massougbodji, Philippe Deloron, Nicaise G Tuikue Ndam   +6 more
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Chronic Infection by Plasmodium falciparum

Cureus
Malaria by Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) usually does not exceed one year, but chronic infection, although rare, is a possibility. We present the clinical case of a 37-year-old male who came to the emergency department with intermittent fever, chills, and malaise. He had malaria more than 1 year ago while working in Huíla province, Angola.
Manata, José Pedro, Brochado, Marisa, Silva, Bernardo, Chinchila, Jessenia, Matos Costa, João   +4 more
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Assessing the burden of submicroscopic Plasmodium infections in a pre-elimination malaria setting in sub-Saharan Africa, Guinea-Bissau

Malaria Journal
Background Submicroscopic Plasmodium infections can be a source of persistent malaria transmission. The aim of this study was to assess their frequency, distribution, morbidity and associated factors in a pre-elimination malaria setting in sub-Saharan ...
Ronise Silva, Luis Filipe Lopes, Amabelia Rodrigues, Ana Paula Arez, Márcia M. Medeiros   +4 more
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Evaluation of the rapid diagnostic test SDFK40 (Pf-pLDH/pan-pLDH) for the diagnosis of malaria in a non-endemic setting

Malaria Journal, 2011
Background The present study evaluated the SD Bioline Malaria Ag 05FK40 (SDFK40), a three-band RDT detecting Plasmodium falciparum-specific parasite lactate dehydrogenase (Pf-pLDH) and pan Plasmodium-specific pLDH (pan-pLDH), in a reference setting ...
Van Esbroeck Marjan, Bottieau Emmanuel, Cnops Lieselotte, Gillet Philippe, Maltha Jessica, Bruggeman Cathrien, Jacobs Jan   +6 more
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Sero-identification of the aetiologies of human malaria exposure (Plasmodium spp.) in the Limu Kossa District of Jimma Zone, South western Ethiopia

Malaria Journal, 2019
Background Malaria remains a very important public health problem in Ethiopia. Currently, only Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax are considered in the malaria diagnostic and treatment policies. However, the existence and prevalence of Plasmodium
Sindew Mekasha Feleke, Bokretsion Gidey Brhane, Hassen Mamo, Ashenafi Assefa, Adugna Woyessa, Guilherme Maerschner Ogawa, Vitaliano Cama   +6 more
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Molecular Detection of Malaria in South Punjab with Higher Proportion of Mixed Infections

Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2014
Background: Malaria is well known for its fatalities worldwide, Plasmodium vivax and the Plasmodium falciparum are the two important species of malaria reported from Pakistan and creating lots of morbidities across the country.
Saba Shahzadi, Tanveer Akhtar, Atif Hanif, Sumrin Sahar, Sadaf Niaz, Hazrat Bilal   +5 more
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Evidence of Plasmodium vivax circulation in western and eastern regions of Senegal: implications for malaria control

Malaria Journal
Background Malaria elimination in Senegal requires accurate diagnosis of all Plasmodium species. Plasmodium falciparum is the most prevalent species in Senegal, although Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and recently Plasmodium vivax have also been ...
Aida S. Badiane, Bassirou Ngom, Tolla Ndiaye, Deirdre Cunningham, James Campbell, Amy Gaye, Aita Sène, Mouhamad Sy, Daouda Ndiaye, Davis Nwakanma, Jean Langhorne   +10 more
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Intra-individual variability in ancient plasmodium DNA recovery highlights need for enhanced sampling

Scientific Reports
Malaria has been a leading cause of death in human populations for centuries and remains a major public health challenge in African countries, especially affecting children. Among the five Plasmodium species infecting humans, Plasmodium falciparum is the
Alejandro Llanos-Lizcano, Michelle Hämmerle, Alessandra Sperduti, Susanna Sawyer, Brina Zagorc, Kadir Toykan Özdoğan, Meriam Guellil, Olivia Cheronet, Martin Kuhlwilm, Ron Pinhasi, Pere Gelabert   +10 more
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