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Summary: This study identifies the presence of simian Plasmodium species, including newly identified P. inui and P. fieldi, in blood samples of malaria patients in Thailand. Although these species have a low prevalence and mostly coexist with other Plasmodium species in humans, P. inui is widely distributed in Thailand.
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