Plasmodium vivax in the Era of the Shrinking P. falciparum Map.

摘要: Plasmodium vivax is an important cause of malaria, associated with a significant public health burden. Whilst enhanced malaria-control activities have successfully reduced the incidence falciparum malaria in many areas, there has been consistent increase proportion due to P. regions where both parasites coexist. This article reviews epidemiology and biology vivax, how parasite differs from falciparum, key features that render it more difficult control eliminate. Since transmission driven largely by relapses dormant liver stages, its timely elimination will require widespread access safe effective radical cure.