The prevalence of submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte carriage and multiplicity of infection in children, pregnant women and adults in a low malaria transmission area in Southern Ghana

The gametocyte stage of Plasmodium falciparum is considered an important target for disrupting malaria transmission. Indications are that various demographic groups, such as children and pregnant women may differ...

Source: Malaria Journal - September 17, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Helena Lamptey, Michael Fokuo Ofori, Kwadwo Asamoah Kusi, Bright Adu, Eunice Owusu-Yeboa, Eric Kyei-Baafour, Andrea Twumwaa Arku, Samuel Bosomprah, Michael Alifrangis and Isabella A. Quakyi Tags: Research Source Type: research