Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6291321 Experimental Parasitology 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Molecular methods can detect gametocytes in nearly all Plasmodium vivax infections. ► Most P. vivax gametocyte carriers would be missed by routine malaria control strategies. ► Low-density (subpatent) gametocyte carriage may be a major contributor to malaria transmission.
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