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Review
. 2010 Apr;27(1):1-12.

Plasmodium knowlesi in humans: a review on the role of its vectors in Malaysia

Indra Vythilingam  1
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  • PMID: 20562807
Free article
Review

Plasmodium knowlesi in humans: a review on the role of its vectors in Malaysia

Indra Vythilingam. Trop Biomed. 2010 Apr.
Free article

Abstract

Plasmodium knowlesi in humans is life threatening, is on the increase and has been reported from most states in Malaysia. Anopheles latens and Anopheles cracens have been incriminated as vectors. Malaria is now a zoonoses and is occurring in malaria free areas of Malaysia. It is also a threat to eco-tourism. The importance of the vectors and possible control measures is reviewed here.

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