transmission based on merozoite surface protein 1 () and 2 () gene diversity and antibody responses in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Background: Nigeria is a major contributor to the global malaria burden. The genetic diversity of malaria parasite populations as well as antibody responses of individuals in affected areas against antigens of the parasite can reveal the transmission intensity, a key information required to control the disease. This work was carried out to determine the allelic frequency of highly polymorphic genes and antibody responses against schizont crude antigens in an area of Ibadan, Nigeria.