Most Plasmodium falciparum infections that are detected in community surveys are
characterized by low-density parasitaemia and the absence of clinical symptoms. Molecular …

Achieving a malaria-free world presents exciting scientific challenges as well as
overwhelming health, equity, and economic benefits. WHO and countries are setting …

Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the tropics, with Plasmodium
falciparum responsible for the majority of the disease burden and P. vivax being the …

Introduction Light microscopy examination of blood slides is the main method of detecting
malaria infection; however, it has limited sensitivity. Low-density infections are most likely to …

Background Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes are essential for malaria transmission.
Malaria control measures that aim at reducing transmission require an accurate …

Background Man to mosquito transmission of malaria depends on the presence of the
sexual stage parasites, gametocytes, that often circulate at low densities. Gametocyte …

Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, despite decades of public
health efforts. The recent commitment by many endemic countries to eliminate malaria …

A better understanding of human-to-mosquito transmission is crucial to control malaria. In
order to assess factors associated with gametocyte carriage, 2083 samples were collected …

Renewed interest in malaria eradication has placed greater emphasis on the development
of tools to interrupt Plasmodium transmission, such as transmission-blocking vaccines …

Malaria transmission requires that Anopheles mosquitoes ingest Plasmodium gametocyte
stages circulating in the human bloodstream. In the context of malaria elimination …