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Published on: May 30, 2019

Time to drop the term 'simian malaria parasites'.

Richard Culleton¹, Geoffrey Ian McFadden²

¹Division of Parasitology, Proteo-Science Centre, Ehime University, Ehime, Japan.

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Summary

The term "simian malaria parasites" is often misused for non-human primate malaria. This paper argues against this usage, as humans are also simians, making the term inaccurate for malaria research.

Keywords:

Plasmodium malaria primate simian terminology

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Area of Science:

Parasitology
Primatology
Malariology

Background:

The term 'simian malaria parasites' is increasingly used in scientific literature.
This term is often employed as a synonym for malaria parasites found in non-human primates, particularly Old World monkeys.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the erroneous use of the term 'simian malaria parasites'.
To advocate for precise terminology in malaria research, distinguishing between human and non-human primate Plasmodium species.

Main Methods:

Literature review and etymological analysis of the term 'simian malaria parasites'.
Comparative analysis of primate taxonomy and Plasmodium host specificity.

Main Results:

The term 'simian malaria parasites' is inaccurately applied to non-human primate malaria.
Humans, being simians, are encompassed by the term, leading to ambiguity and potential confusion in research.

Conclusions:

The usage of 'simian malaria parasites' as a proxy for non-human primate malaria is scientifically incorrect.
Recommend abandoning this term to ensure clarity and accuracy in malaria studies involving Plasmodium species.