Description of a possible clonal expansion of Plasmodium vivax in Manaus-Amazonas-Brazil.

M. dos G. Alecrim*, W. D. Alecrim, V. Macêdo, C. T. Korves, D. R. Roberts, J. Li, M. Sullivan, T. F. McCutchan

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Abstract

Atypical P. vivax cases reported in Manaus municipality led us to detect a genetic isolate of P. vivax. Variable regions of SSUrRNA were examined from the initial time of infection and in the two recrudescences/relapses from a patient exhibiting chloroquine and primaquine resistance. A unique isolate, found at all stages of infection, suggests the presence of a clonal expansion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)303-305
Number of pages3
JournalRevista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Volume32
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes

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