Circulation of Non-<i>falciparum</i> Species in Niger: Implications for Malaria Diagnosis
This study confirms the first evidence of <i>Plasmodium vivax</i> by PET-PCR in Niger in addition to the other 3 <i>Plasmodium</i> species. These findings underline the need to adapt malaria diagnostic tools and therapeutic management, as well as the training of microscopists, for recognition of non-<i>falciparum</i> plasmodial species circulating in the country. This will better inform the strategies toward malaria control and elimination, as well as the decision making of the health authorities of Niger.
Authors
- Lamine Mahaman Moustapha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5384-546X)
- Khadim Diongue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7033-1169)
- Mamane Nassirou Garba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1277-7696)
- Mahamadou Doutchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4292-5293)
- Daouda Ndiaye
- Aïda Sadikh Badiane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1118-4998)
- Djiby Sow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6079-3490)
- Ibrahima Issa
- Mamadou Alpha Diallo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6478-7875)
- Aichatou Karimoun
- Mamane K Sanoussi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6423-4955)
- M. L. Ibrahim
Institutions
- Centre de Recherche Médicale et Sanitaire (NE)
- Programme National Multisectoriel de Lutte contre le sida (CD)
- Université André Salifou (NE)
- Cheikh Anta Diop University (SN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Open Forum Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2024-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofae474
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63
Funders
- OPEC Fund for International Development