Molecular markers for malaria genetic epidemiology: progress and pitfalls.
Trends Parasitol
; 40(2): 147-163, 2024 02.
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ABSTRACT
Over recent years, progress in molecular markers for genotyping malaria parasites has enabled informative studies of epidemiology and transmission dynamics. Results have highlighted the value of these tools for surveillance to support malaria control and elimination strategies. There are many different types and panels of markers available for malaria parasite genotyping, and for end users, the nuances of these markers with respect to 'use case', resolution, and accuracy, are not well defined. This review clarifies issues surrounding different molecular markers and their application to malaria control and elimination. We describe available marker panels, use cases, implications for different transmission settings, limitations, access, cost, and data accuracy. The information provided can be used as a guide for molecular epidemiology and surveillance of malaria.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Malaria Falciparum
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Malaria
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Trends Parasitol
Asunto de la revista:
PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Ecuador
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido