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L. Golassa

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h-index: 26
Works: 119
Citations: 2,653

Most-cited papers

An open dataset of Plasmodium falciparum genome variation in 7,000 worldwide samples
Ambroise D. Ahouidi, Mozam Ali, J. Almagro-Garcia, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa +133 more
2019bioRxiv187 citations Open access
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Pf7: an open dataset of Plasmodium falciparum genome variation in 20,000 worldwide samples
M. A. Abdel Hamid, M. H. Abdelraheem, D. O. Acheampong, Ambroise D. Ahouidi +168 more
2023Wellcome Open Research138 citations Open access
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Major subpopulations of Plasmodium falciparum in sub-Saharan Africa
A. Amambua-Ngwa, L. Amenga-Etego, E. Kamau, R. Amato +17 more
2019Science135 citations
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High prevalence and extended deletions in Plasmodium falciparum hrp2/3 genomic loci in Ethiopia
L. Golassa, Alebachew Messele, A. Amambua-Ngwa, G. Swedberg
2020PLoS ONE69 citations Open access
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Prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of asymptomatic malaria based on ultrasensitive diagnostics: A cross-sectional study.
Seble Girma, J. Cheaveau, A. Mohon, Dewdunee Marasinghe +6 more
2018Clinical Infectious Diseases65 citations Open access
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Asymptomatic malaria in the clinical and public health context
J. Cheaveau, Daniel Castañeda Mogollón, Md Abu Naser Mohon, L. Golassa +2 more
2019Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy53 citations
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Detection of high prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3 gene deletions in Assosa zone, Ethiopia: implication for malaria diagnosis
G. Alemayehu, Kayla Blackburn, Karen Lopez, Cheikh Cambel Dieng +3 more
2021Malaria Journal51 citations Open access
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An open dataset of Plasmodium vivax genome variation in 1,895 worldwide samples
I. Adam, M. Alam, S. Alemu, Chanaki Amaratunga +74 more
2022Wellcome Open Research46 citations Open access
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High rhesus (Rh(D)) negative frequency and ethnic-group based ABO blood group distribution in Ethiopia
L. Golassa, Arega Bedasso Tsegaye, B. Erko, H. Mamo
2017BMC Research Notes44 citations Open access
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Widespread pfhrp2/3 deletions and HRP2-based false-negative results in southern Ethiopia
Bacha Mekonen, S. Dugassa, S. Feleke, Boja Dufera +5 more
2024Malaria Journal36 citations Open access
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The biology of unconventional invasion of Duffy-negative reticulocytes by Plasmodium vivax and its implication in malaria epidemiology and public health
L. Golassa, L. Amenga-Etego, Eugenia Lo, A. Amambua-Ngwa
2020Malaria Journal32 citations Open access
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Genome-wide association studies of severe P. falciparum malaria susceptibility: progress, pitfalls and prospects
Delesa Damena, Awany Denis, L. Golassa, E. Chimusa
2019BMC Medical Genomics32 citations Open access
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A retrospective analysis on the transmission of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax: the case of Adama City, East Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
Temesgen File, H. Dinka, L. Golassa
2019Malaria Journal31 citations Open access
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Schoolchildren with asymptomatic malaria are potential hotspot for malaria reservoir in Ethiopia: implications for malaria control and elimination efforts
Abdissa Biruksew, Ashenafi Demeke, Z. Birhanu, L. Golassa +2 more
2023Malaria Journal29 citations Open access
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Resistance of Anopheles stephensi to selected insecticides used for indoor residual spraying and long-lasting insecticidal nets in Ethiopia
A. Teshome, B. Erko, L. Golassa, Gedeon Yohannes +4 more
2023Malaria Journal29 citations Open access
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Trend analysis of malaria in urban settings in Ethiopia from 2014 to 2019
Hiwot Teka, L. Golassa, G. Medhin, M. Balkew +5 more
2023Malaria Journal25 citations Open access
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Unveiling P. vivax invasion pathways in Duffy-negative individuals
I. Bouyssou, Sara El Hoss, Cécile Doderer-Lang, M. Schoenhals +12 more
2023Cell Host and Microbe24 citations Open access
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An open dataset of Plasmodium falciparum genome variation in 7,000 worldwide samples [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
Ambroise D. Ahouidi, Mozam Ali, J. Almagro-Garcia, A. Amambua-Ngwa +93 more
202124 citations
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Laboratory-based efficacy evaluation of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis and temephos larvicides against larvae of Anopheles stephensi in ethiopia
A. Teshome, B. Erko, L. Golassa, Gedeon Yohannes +3 more
2023Malaria Journal23 citations Open access
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Genomic analysis reveals independent evolution of Plasmodium falciparum populations in Ethiopia
Deriba Abera, C. Kibet, T. Degefa, L. Amenga-Etego +2 more
2021Malaria Journal23 citations Open access
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Zingiber Officinale Roscoe and Echinops Kebericho Mesfin Showed Antiplasmodial Activities against Plasmodium Berghei in a Dose-dependent Manner in Ethiopia
Abdissa Biruksew, Ahmed Zeynudin, Yonas Alemu, L. Golassa +5 more
2018Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences23 citations Open access
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High prevalence of Pfcrt 76T and Pfmdr1 N86 genotypes in malaria infected patients attending health facilities in East Shewa zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Jifar Hassen, G. Alemayehu, H. Dinka, L. Golassa
2022Malaria Journal22 citations Open access
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Impact of nighttime human behavior on exposure to malaria vectors and effectiveness of using long-lasting insecticidal nets in the Ethiopian lowlands and highlands
Endashaw Esayas, S. Gowelo, Muluken Assefa, É. Vajda +9 more
2024Parasites & Vectors21 citations
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Evaluation of PfHRP2 and PfLDH Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test Performance in Assosa Zone, Ethiopia.
G. Alemayehu, Karen Lopez, C. Dieng, Eugenia Lo +2 more
2020American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene21 citations Open access
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Pf8: an open dataset of Plasmodium falciparum genome variation in 33,325 worldwide samples
M. A. Abdel Hamid, M. H. Abdelraheem, D. O. Acheampong, Ishag Adam +110 more
2025Wellcome Open Research18 citations Open access
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Vivax malaria in Duffy-negative patients shows invariably low asexual parasitaemia: implication towards malaria control in Ethiopia
Andargie Abate, I. Bouyssou, Solenne Mabilotte, Cécile Doderer-Lang +3 more
2022Malaria Journal18 citations Open access
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Alternative Invasion Mechanisms and Host Immune Response to Plasmodium vivax Malaria: Trends and Future Directions
Daniel R. Kepple, Kareen Pestana, Junya Tomida, Abnet Abebe +2 more
2020Microorganisms17 citations Open access
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Analysing the six-year malaria trends at Metehara Health Centre in Central Ethiopia: the impact of resurgence on the 2030 elimination goals
Aynalem Mandefro, Geletta Tadele, Bacha Mekonen, L. Golassa
2024Malaria Journal16 citations Open access
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In silico characterisation of putative Plasmodium falciparum vaccine candidates in African malaria populations
O. Ajibola, M. Diop, A. Ghansah, L. Amenga-Etego +13 more
2021Scientific Reports15 citations Open access
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Genetic variation of Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 and 3 in Assosa zone, Ethiopia: its impact on the performance of malaria rapid diagnostic tests
G. Alemayehu, Alebachew Messele, Kayla Blackburn, Karen Lopez +3 more
2021Malaria Journal15 citations Open access
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Low genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein 1 and 2 and multiplicity of infections in western Ethiopia following effective malaria interventions
Geletta Tadele, Fatou Jaiteh, M. Oboh, E. Oriero +3 more
2022Malaria Journal14 citations Open access
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Performance of a novel P. falciparum rapid diagnostic test in areas of widespread hrp2/3 gene deletion.
Aynalem Mandefro, Xavier C. Ding, J. Farge, G. Alemayehu +11 more
2025Clinical Infectious Diseases13 citations Open access
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Persistence of Residual Submicroscopic P. falciparum Parasitemia following Treatment of Artemether-Lumefantrine in Ethio-Sudan Border, Western Ethiopia
Geletta Tadele, Fatou Jaiteh, M. Oboh, E. Oriero +3 more
2022Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy13 citations Open access
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Significant number of Plasmodium vivax mono-infections by PCR misidentified as mixed infections (P. vivax/P. falciparum) by microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests: malaria diagnostic challenges in Ethiopia
Abnet Abebe, D. Ménard, S. Dugassa, A. Assefa +3 more
2023Malaria Journal11 citations Open access
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Five-Year Trend of Malaria Prevalence in Mojo Town, Central Ethiopia: Shifting Burden of the Disease and Its Implication for Malaria Elimination: A Retrospective Study
Andargie Abate, Mesfin Assefa, L. Golassa
2022Infection and Drug Resistance11 citations Open access
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Effect of low complexity regions within the PvMSP3α block II on the tertiary structure of the protein and implications to immune escape mechanisms
A. Kebede, F. Tadesse, A. Feleke, L. Golassa +1 more
2019BMC Structural Biology11 citations Open access
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Bionomic characterization of Anopheles mosquitoes in the Ethiopian highlands and lowlands
Endashaw Esayas, Muluken Assefa, Adam Bennett, E. Thomsen +12 more
2024Parasites & Vectors10 citations Open access
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Regional action needed to halt antimalarial drug resistance in Africa
Rosario Martinez-Vega, D. Ishengoma, R. Gosling, P. Rosenthal +15 more
2024The Lancet9 citations Open access
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Clinical isolates of uncomplicated falciparum malaria from high and low malaria transmission areas show distinct pfcrt and pfmdr1 polymorphisms in western Ethiopia
Geletta Tadele, A. Jawara, M. Oboh, E. Oriero +3 more
2023Malaria Journal9 citations Open access
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Insilico Functional Analysis of Genome-Wide Dataset From 17,000 Individuals Identifies Candidate Malaria Resistance Genes Enriched in Malaria Pathogenic Pathways
Delesa Damena, Francis E. Agamah, P. O. Kimathi, Ntumba E. Kabongo +4 more
2021Frontiers in Genetics9 citations Open access
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High Prevalence of Artemisinin-Resistant Plasmodium falciparum, Southeastern Sudan
Mariangela L’Episcopia, A. Talha, B. Nour, I. Sana +9 more
2025Emerging Infectious Diseases8 citations Open access
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Therapeutic efficacy of artemether–lumefantrine in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Arba Minch Zuria District, Gamo Zone, Southwest Ethiopia
Demeke Daka, D. Woldeyes, L. Golassa, G. Alemayehu +5 more
2024Malaria Journal8 citations Open access
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Potential hidden Plasmodium vivax malaria reservoirs from low parasitemia Duffy-negative Ethiopians: Molecular evidence
Abnet Abebe, I. Bouyssou, Solenne Mabilotte, S. Dugassa +5 more
2023PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases8 citations Open access
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Genomic analysis of Plasmodium falciparum isolates across different altitudinal zones along the slope of Mount Cameroon
T. Apinjoh, Marcelus U. Ajonina, Deriba Abera, H. F. Chi +5 more
2023Frontiers in Malaria8 citations Open access
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Gene Polymorphisms Among Plasmodium vivax Geographical Isolates and the Potential as New Biomarkers for Gametocyte Detection
A. Ford, Daniel R. Kepple, Jonathan Williams, Gabrielle Kolesar +6 more
2022Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology8 citations Open access
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Genetic Diversity of Merozoite Surface Protein-1 and -2 Genes in Plasmodium falciparum Isolates among Asymptomatic Population in Boset and Badewacho Districts, Southern Ethiopia
T. Chekol, G. Alemayehu, Weynshet Tafesse, Gudeta Legesse +4 more
2022Journal of Parasitology Research8 citations Open access
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Detection of high frequency of MAD20 allelic variants of Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein 1 gene from Adama and its surroundings, Oromia, Ethiopia
Temesgen File, T. Chekol, Gezahegn Solomon, H. Dinka +1 more
2021Malaria Journal8 citations Open access
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Transforming partnerships through transboundary research
A. Mayor, L. Golassa, H. M. Natama, A. García-Basteiro +1 more
2025BMJ Global Health7 citations Open access
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Genetic differentiation of Plasmodium vivax duffy binding protein in Ethiopia and comparison with other geographical isolates
Abnet Abebe, C. Dieng, S. Dugassa, Deriba Abera +5 more
2024Malaria Journal6 citations Open access
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Genomic analysis of Plasmodium vivax describes patterns of connectivity and putative drivers of adaptation in Ethiopia
A. Kebede, E. Sutanto, Hidayat Trimarsanto, E. D. Benavente +19 more
2023Scientific Reports6 citations Open access
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