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High frequency of submicroscopic gametocyte carriage after the treatment of uncomplicated malaria with ACTs

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Background Studying the parasite reservoir is a tool for monitoring the effectiveness of control strategies. The gametocyte carriage is more common in patients with asexual forms, and the occurrence of recrudescence or reinfection in patients could also be favored and contribute to the maintenance of a large reservoir of parasites. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of submicroscopic gametocytaemia in patients treated for uncomplicated malaria.

Source: Malaria Journal

DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-13-s1-p15