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The Pan African Vivax and Ovale Network (PAVON) : Refocusing on Plasmodium vivax, ovale and asymptomatic malaria in sub-Saharan Africa

Quaye, Isaac K. ; Aleksenko, Larysa LU ; Oeuvray, Claude ; Yewhalaw, Delenasaw ; Duah, Nancy ; Gyan, Ben ; Haiyambo, Daniel H. ; Dongho, Gryslaine Bruna Djeunang ; Torgby, Ruth Ayanful and Amoah, Linda , et al. (2021) In Parasitology International 84.
Abstract

The recent World Malaria report shows that progress in malaria elimination has stalled. Current data acquisition by NMCPs depend on passive case detection and clinical reports focused mainly on Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). In recent times, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa have reported cases of Plasmodium vivax (Pv) with a considerable number being Duffy negative. The burden of Pv and Plasmodium ovale (Po) appear to be more than acknowledged. Similarly, the contribution of asymptomatic malaria in transmission is hardly considered by NMCPs in Africa. Inclusion of these as targets in malaria elimination agenda is necessary to achieve elimination goal, as these harbor hypnozoites. The Pan African Vivax and Ovale Network (PAVON) is a... (More)

The recent World Malaria report shows that progress in malaria elimination has stalled. Current data acquisition by NMCPs depend on passive case detection and clinical reports focused mainly on Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). In recent times, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa have reported cases of Plasmodium vivax (Pv) with a considerable number being Duffy negative. The burden of Pv and Plasmodium ovale (Po) appear to be more than acknowledged. Similarly, the contribution of asymptomatic malaria in transmission is hardly considered by NMCPs in Africa. Inclusion of these as targets in malaria elimination agenda is necessary to achieve elimination goal, as these harbor hypnozoites. The Pan African Vivax and Ovale Network (PAVON) is a new consortium of African Scientists working in Africa on the transmission profile of Pv and Po. The group collaborates with African NMCPs to train in Plasmodium molecular diagnostics, microscopy, and interpretation of molecular data from active surveys to translate into policy. Details of the mission, rational and modus operandi of the group are outlined.

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Asymptomatic transmission, PAVON, Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium vivax transmission, Sub-Saharan Africa
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Parasitology International
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84
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102415
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Elsevier
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1383-5769
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10.1016/j.parint.2021.102415
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  abstract     = {{<p>The recent World Malaria report shows that progress in malaria elimination has stalled. Current data acquisition by NMCPs depend on passive case detection and clinical reports focused mainly on Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). In recent times, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa have reported cases of Plasmodium vivax (Pv) with a considerable number being Duffy negative. The burden of Pv and Plasmodium ovale (Po) appear to be more than acknowledged. Similarly, the contribution of asymptomatic malaria in transmission is hardly considered by NMCPs in Africa. Inclusion of these as targets in malaria elimination agenda is necessary to achieve elimination goal, as these harbor hypnozoites. The Pan African Vivax and Ovale Network (PAVON) is a new consortium of African Scientists working in Africa on the transmission profile of Pv and Po. The group collaborates with African NMCPs to train in Plasmodium molecular diagnostics, microscopy, and interpretation of molecular data from active surveys to translate into policy. Details of the mission, rational and modus operandi of the group are outlined.</p>}},
  author       = {{Quaye, Isaac K. and Aleksenko, Larysa and Oeuvray, Claude and Yewhalaw, Delenasaw and Duah, Nancy and Gyan, Ben and Haiyambo, Daniel H. and Dongho, Gryslaine Bruna Djeunang and Torgby, Ruth Ayanful and Amoah, Linda and Hamid, Mahdi Abdel and Worku, Solomon and Bahiti, Assefa Ashenafi and Pasquale, Harriet Akello and Bitshi, Mimie and Troare, Isidore and Diarra, Amidou and Njunju, Eric and Cisse, Mamoudou and Soulama, Issiaka and Savadogo, Ragnessi Justin and Issifou, Saadou and Niangaly, Amadou and Dembele, Laurent and Greco, Beatrice}},
  issn         = {{1383-5769}},
  keywords     = {{Asymptomatic transmission; PAVON; Plasmodium ovale; Plasmodium vivax transmission; Sub-Saharan Africa}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  month        = {{10}},
  publisher    = {{Elsevier}},
  series       = {{Parasitology International}},
  title        = {{The Pan African Vivax and Ovale Network (PAVON) : Refocusing on Plasmodium vivax, ovale and asymptomatic malaria in sub-Saharan Africa}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.parint.2021.102415}},
  doi          = {{10.1016/j.parint.2021.102415}},
  volume       = {{84}},
  year         = {{2021}},
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