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Hema Joshi¹, Surendra K Prajapati, Anju Verma

¹National Institute of Malaria Research , Delhi 110054, India. joshiharihar@hotmail.com

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Plasmodium vivax causes widespread malaria and significant illness, particularly in India. This review examines the diverse P. vivax strains and their implications for malaria control in India.

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Area of Science:

Medical Entomology
Infectious Diseases
Genetics

Background:

* Plasmodium vivax is a major cause of human malaria globally, responsible for significant morbidity.
* India carries a substantial burden of Plasmodium vivax malaria.
* Recent advancements, including the P. vivax genome project, necessitate a review of current knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

* To review the current understanding of Plasmodium vivax in India.
* To highlight the genetic diversity and varied clinical presentations of P. vivax.
* To emphasize India's unique position for studying malaria epidemiology.

Main Methods:

* Literature review of existing studies on Plasmodium vivax in India.
* Analysis of data on P. vivax genetic variability (antigen genes, isoenzymes, microsatellites).
* Examination of epidemiological data, including relapse patterns and drug responses.

Main Results:

* Plasmodium vivax exhibits high genetic variability in India.
* Diverse relapse patterns, drug responses, and clinical profiles are observed.
* P. vivax predominates over Plasmodium falciparum in India, creating unique co-infection dynamics.

Conclusions:

* Plasmodium vivax in India is characterized by significant genetic diversity and varied clinical outcomes.
* India's distinct malaria epidemiology offers a valuable setting for research.
* Further research is crucial for effective malaria control strategies.