Origin of the human malaria parasite Plasmodium vivax.
Trends Parasitol
; 40(7): 562-572, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
The geographic origin of Plasmodium vivax, a leading cause of human malaria, has been the subject of much speculation. Here we review the evolutionary history of P. vivax and P. vivax-like parasites in humans and non-human primates on three continents, providing overwhelming evidence for an African origin. This conclusion is consistent with recent reports showing that Duffy-negative humans in Africa are, in fact, susceptible to P. vivax, with parasites invading Duffy-antigen-expressing erythroid precursors. Thus, the African origin of P. vivax not only explains the distribution of the Duffy-negative genotype but also provides new insight into the history and status of P. vivax malaria in Africa and efforts geared toward its eradication.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Plasmodium vivax
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Malaria Vivax
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Trends Parasitol
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Trends in parasitology
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Trends parasitol
Asunto de la revista:
PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2024
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Article