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Research Paper | Molecular Biology | Volume 7 Issue 10, October 2018 | Pages: 1096 - 1100 | Nigeria
Molecular detection of Plasmodium Species in Four Southern States of Nigeria
Abstract: This study investigated the Plasmodium species polymorphism in the four Southern states of Nigeria (Bayelsa, Rivers, Edo and Delta). Eight hundred and forty six (846) subjects participated in the study. Malaria parasites identification was carried out using standard parasitological techniques. Genotyping of Plasmodium species was carried out by Polymerase Chain reaction. Species polymorphism was determined by nested PCR. Results showed that the prevalences of malaria infection by states were 78.1 %, 68.8 %, 62.8 %, and 58.8 % in Bayelsa, Rivers, Edo, and Delta respectively. Children below the age of 5years were more susceptible to infection (P
Keywords: Plasmodium species, polymorphism, Southern states, Polymerase Chain Reaction
How to Cite?: Tolulope Alade, Dibo Pughikumor, Ebidor Lawani, Bukola Fabunmi, Mirabeau Tatfeng, "Molecular detection of Plasmodium Species in Four Southern States of Nigeria", Volume 7 Issue 10, October 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1096-1100, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20191511, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20191511