Report Summarizes Malaria Study Findings from University of Khartoum (Extensive Genetic Diversity In plasmodium Vivax From Sudan and Its Genetic Relationships With Other Geographical Isolates).

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Khartoum in Sudan has found that Plasmodium vivax, a type of malaria parasite, has experienced a significant increase in cases in East Africa. The study used genetic analysis to investigate the origin and diversity of P. vivax in Sudan. The findings revealed a high level of genetic diversity among the Sudanese samples, suggesting that P. vivax originated from Africa. The study also identified distinct genetic clusters of P. vivax isolates from Africa, South America, and Asia, with limited mixing between the clusters. The researchers concluded that these findings highlight the importance of using genetic markers for effective control measures against malaria. [Extracted from the article]