Publications by authors named "Kodjovi Djegno"
Trop Med Int Health
February 2012
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the prevalence and diversity of Plasmodium falciparum genotypes in symptomatic children in Togo's maritime region, involving 309 individuals from malaria-endemic areas.
- Results showed a high number of positive genotypes for merozoite surface proteins (msp) 1, 2, and 3, with multiple alleles found for each; however, there was no correlation between specific genotypes and the severity of malaria.
- The findings suggest that malaria severity isn't linked to higher levels of genotypic diversity and recommend further research into other factors like immunity and nutrition to better understand the disease's impact.
