Genetic polymorphism of Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein in Kigali, Rwanda
Our findings suggest that the genetic divergence of circulating csp variants in Kigali could be a factor influencing vaccine performance, underscoring the importance of ongoing molecular surveillance to guide eventual vaccine implementation in Rwanda and other endemic regions.
Authors
- Moussa Diallo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1632-7027)
- Jacob Souopgui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1526-4431)
- Sandra Noukimi Fankem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0048-9999)
- Edgar Kalimba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2057-280X)
- Jean-Bosco Mbonimpa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6324-6898)
Institutions
- Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)
- Rwanda Military Hospital (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Parasitology
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpara.2025.1679131
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88