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African Journal of Biomedical Research
Ibadan Biomedical Communications Group
ISSN: 1119-5096
Vol. 2, No. 1, 1999, pp. 1-6
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Bioline Code: md99001
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1999, pp. 1-6
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Review Article - MALARIA VACCINE: MYTH OR REALITY?
E. C. OGBONNA
Abstract
Malaria currently remains the highest killer disease nationwide despite existing control measures. Malaria vaccine would provide a more efficient means of control and prevention of this disease. The objective of this review is to present the current trends in the production of malaria vaccine thereby supporting the view that malaria vaccine would be a reality. The suggestions towards achieving this inevitable goal are also included.
Keywords
Malaria, Vaccine, Plasmodium falciparum, Erythrocytes, Immunity.
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