Population genetics of Plasmodium vivax with transmission decline and rebound in two endemic areas of Papua New Guinea
The earlier implementation of LLIN in East Sepik, smaller rebound, heterogeneity in transmission and relative isolation, compared to Madang may have contributed to these differing patterns. The results demonstrate that long term sustained control efforts are essential to make a lasting impact on the <i>P. vivax</i> population, and that SNP barcodes can provide valuable insights into parasite transmission dynamics as a result of control efforts.
Authors
- Zahra Razook (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9630-6212)
- Dulcie Lautu‐Gumal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5810-6006)
- Johanna Helena Kattenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2971-5136)
- J. W. Kazura
- Elma Nate
- Cristian Koepfli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9354-0414)
- Somya Mehra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0507-3204)
- Ivo Mueller
- Stuart Lee
- Moses Laman
- Leanne J. Robinson
- Alyssa E. Barry
- Maria Ome-Kaius
Institutions
- Burnet Institute (AU)
- Deakin University (AU)
- Institut Pasteur (FR)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
- Case Western Reserve University (US)
- Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (PG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Genetics
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2025.1621920
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Australian Government
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council