Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Itza Barahona"
- Itza Barahona's research focuses on advancing the detection and understanding of Plasmodium vivax, particularly in contexts where traditional methods are challenged by low malaria transmission rates in Mesoamerica.
- In her 2022 study, she compares the efficacy of two qRT-PCR assays (PvLAP5 and Pvs25) against light microscopy for detecting Plasmodium vivax gametocytes in field samples, highlighting the importance of molecular tools in malaria monitoring.
- Her 2020 study investigates the population genomics of Plasmodium vivax in Panama, assessing risks related to case importation and contributing to malaria elimination efforts amidst stagnant incidence rates.