Unveiling the silent threat: Investigating asymptomatic plasmodium infections in Gorgora, Ethiopia through microscopy and loop-mediated isothermal amplification
A significant proportion of APIs was found which likely act as a reservoir of transmission. This study also showed a significant number of APIs were missed by microscopy techniques. Thus, efforts to control and eliminate malaria should also consider these sub-microscopic infections.
Authors
- Mulat Yimer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5840-513X)
- Wossenseged Lemma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4075-2920)
- Tegegne Eshetu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3861-6954)
- Yalewayker Tegegne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5306-6175)
- Abebe Birhanu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0363-3254)
- Adane Derso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5961-2405)
- Banchamlak Tegegne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9916-3162)
- Tena Cherkos
- Dylan R. Pillai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9518-5551)
- Aberham Abere
- Kassahun Cherkos
- Zufan Yiheyis Abreham
- Banchayehu Getnet
- Tsedenya Gebeyehu
Institutions
- University of Calgary (CA)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-03-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313746
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00