In a cross-sectional molecular study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 78% of households had ≥1 member infected with Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, and/or Plasmodium ovale spp.; 47% of children and 33% of adults tested positive for …
BACKGROUND: Plasmodium ovale is an understudied malaria species prevalent throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa. Little is known about the distribution of ovale malaria and risk factors for infection in areas of high malaria endemicity. METHODS: …
This study examines the often-overlooked epidemiology of Plasmodium ovale infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. P. ovale has received limited attention compared to P. falciparum and P. vivax, yet understanding its distribution and …