Serology for Plasmodium vivax surveillance: A novel approach to accelerate towards elimination

• Published in: Parasitology international Vol. 87; p. 102492
• Main Authors: Tayipto, Yanie, Liu, Zoe, Mueller, Ivo, Longley, Rhea J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.04.2022
• Subjects: antibodies; Antibodies, Protozoan - blood; antigens; blood; etiological agents; Fluorescent Antibody Technique; Humans; longevity; Malaria; Malaria elimination; Malaria, Vivax - epidemiology; Malaria, Vivax - prevention & control; Malaria, Vivax - transmission; monitoring; Multiplex assay; Naturally acquired immunity; parasites; parasitology; Plasmodium vivax; Plasmodium vivax - immunology; serology; Surveillance; Multiplex assay; Plasmodium vivax; Malaria elimination; Naturally acquired immunity; Malaria; Surveillance

Plasmodium vivax is the most widespread causative agent of human malaria in the world. Despite the ongoing implementation of malaria control programs, the rate of case reduction has declined over the last 5 years. Hence, surveillance of malaria transmission should be in place to identify and monitor...