Strain diversity may play a role in delaying development of protective immunity in endemic areas. We evaluated genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum infected children before being treated with Sulphadoxine Pyrimethamine (SP) and Coartem in Southeastern Tanzania. Allelic diversity of P. falciparum strains were determined in order to further assist in correct estimation of recrudescent and new infections.
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