The genetic diversity of Plasmodium vivax: a review
AUTOR(ES)
Souza-Neiras, Wanessa Christina de, Melo, Luciane Moreno Storti de, Machado, Ricardo Luiz Dantas
FONTE
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2007-06
RESUMO
The genetic diversity of Plasmodium vivax has been investigated in several malaria-endemic areas, including the Brazilian Amazon region, where this is currently the most prevalent species causing malaria in humans. This review summarizes current views on the use of molecular markers to examine P. vivax populations, with a focus on studies performed in Brazilian research laboratories. We emphasize the importance of phylogenetic studies on this parasite and discuss the perspectives created by our increasing understanding of genetic diversity and population structure of this parasite for the development of new control strategies, including vaccines, and more effective drugs for the treatment of P. vivax malaria.
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