Achieving a malaria-free world presents exciting scientific challenges as well as
overwhelming health, equity, and economic benefits. WHO and countries are setting …

Host–parasite interactions that guide red blood cell invasio... : Current Opinion in
Hematology Host–parasite interactions that guide red blood cell invasion by malaria …

Malaria elimination means cessation of parasite transmission. At present, the declining
malaria incidence in many countries has made elimination a feasible goal. Transmission …

Malaria, schistosomiasis and leishmaniases are among the most prevalent tropical parasitic
diseases and each requires new innovative treatments. Targeting essential parasite …

Tackling relapsing Plasmodium vivax and zoonotic Plasmodium knowlesi infections is
critical to reducing malaria incidence and mortality worldwide. Understanding the biology of …

The most widespread form of malaria is caused by Plasmodium vivax. To replicate, this
parasite must invade immature red blood cells through a process requiring interaction of the …

Cultured human pathogens may differ significantly from source populations. To investigate
the genetic basis of laboratory adaptation in malaria parasites, clinical Plasmodium …

The zoonotic parasite Plasmodium knowlesi has emerged as an important cause of human
malaria in parts of Southeast Asia. The parasite is indistinguishable by microscopy from the …

Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax are the major causes of human malaria, and P.
knowlesi is an important additional cause in SE Asia. Binding of apical membrane antigen 1 …

Background The simian malaria parasite Plasmodium knowlesi is now a well-recognized
pathogen of humans in South-East Asia. Clinical infections appear adequately treated with …