Heterogeneous distribution of k13 mutations in Plasmodium falciparum in Laos

Heterogeneous distribution of k13 mutations in Plasmodium falciparum in Laos

Abstract Background The emergence and transnational spread of artemisinin resistance in Plasmodium falciparum in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) is a serious threat to malaria elimination in the region and could present a threat to malaria control in Africa. Recently, the Lao Government adopted...

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Main Authors: Moritoshi Iwagami, Masami Nakatsu, Phonepadith Khattignavong, Pheovaly Soundala, Sengdeuane Keomalaphet, Lavy Lorpachan, Phonepadith Xangsayalath, Emilie Matsumoto-Takahashi, Virginie Pommelet, Bouasy Hongvanthong, Paul T. Brey, Shigeyuki Kano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Artemisinin-resistance
Laos
k13
Malaria
Plasmodium falciparum
Greater Mekong Sub-region
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2625-6

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