Development of vaccines against falciparum malaria.
Falciparum malaria is a leading cause of death in many countries. Drug resistance has emerged as a major cause for concern, increasing the pathogenic potential of the parasite. So far vaccines have been an elusive option. We discuss here some of the antigens and vaccines that show promise and on which studies are in progress.
Ramalingam
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Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Mathai
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D000818:Animals; D000953:Antigens, Protozoan / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D017780:Malaria Vaccines; D016778:Malaria, Falciparum / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010963:Plasmodium falciparum / Q000276:immunology*
D000953:Antigens, Protozoan; D017780:Malaria Vaccines