Seroreactivity to Pf 155/RESA in Two Malaria Endemic Ecological Zones in Southern Ghana
Afr. j. health sci
;
5(1): 42-45, 1998.
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1257090
ABSTRACT
Seroepidemiological data are becoming important tools in determining transmission patterns of malaria. We have undertaken a study in 2 different ecological zones in southern Ghana during both the dry and wet seasons. Virtually all the subjects studied were positive to the crude parasite antigen (92); with majority showing high titres in both areas. Whilst there was a statistical difference in Geometrical Mean Titre (GMT) between the two areas; seasonal variation was not seen. Antibody levels to the Pfl55/RESA and its repeat pepetide (EENV)6 increased progres notsively with age in endemic areas. These findings have relevance in determining malaria transmission in endemic areas
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Plasmodium falciparum
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
/
Malaria
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. j. health sci
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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