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  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites, affects over 200 million people annually.
  • The host microbiota's role in health and disease is increasingly recognized.
  • The interplay between Plasmodium infection and host microbiota is an emerging research area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight key unanswered questions in the Plasmodium-host-microbiota axis.
  • To guide future research directions in malaria and microbiota interactions.
  • To elucidate mechanistic insights into the Plasmodium-host-microbiota axis.

Main Methods:

  • This is an opinion article, synthesizing current knowledge.
  • It identifies critical knowledge gaps in the field.
  • It proposes future research avenues based on existing literature.

Main Results:

  • Plasmodium infection significantly alters host gut microbiota composition.
  • Host gut microbiota composition influences the clinical outcome of malaria.
  • The bidirectional relationship between Plasmodium and microbiota is complex and requires further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the Plasmodium-host-microbiota axis is essential for malaria control.
  • Future research should focus on the mechanistic underpinnings of these interactions.
  • Targeting the microbiota may offer novel therapeutic strategies for malaria.