Publications by authors named "Fadhila Fitriana"
Front Immunol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- PfRh5 has shown promise as a malaria vaccine candidate due to its key role in merozoite invasion and overall stability, with recent trials indicating its safety and effectiveness.
- A study was conducted in Tanzanian regions known for high malaria transmission to assess genetic variation and immune responses to PfRh5 in asymptomatic carriers, revealing some new mutations but overall genetic conservation.
- Results indicated variable immune response sensitivity tied to age, with the findings highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring of vaccine efficacy and antigenic variation to improve malaria vaccine development.
Microorganisms
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Six different malaria species are transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, and a simian malaria parasite has recently started infecting humans, with its first known case in 2011.
- * Understanding the complex interactions between parasites, mosquitoes, humans, and macaques is crucial for managing this zoonotic malaria and minimizing health risks.
