New findings shed light on complexities of emerging zoonotic malaria

Friday, May 29, 2015 - 09:30 in Biology & Nature

Zoonotic malaria has been shown to be caused by two genetically distinct Plasmodium knowlesi parasite subpopulations associated with different monkey host species in Malaysia, according to new research. The authors believe this could have important implications for how the parasite adapts and spreads in humans.

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