Targeted deep amplicon sequencing of kelch 13 and cytochrome b in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from an endemic African country using the Malaria Resistance Surveillance (MaRS) protocol

Targeted deep amplicon sequencing of kelch 13 and cytochrome b in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from an endemic African country using the Malaria Resistance Surveillance (MaRS) protocol

Abstract Background Routine molecular surveillance for imported drug-resistant malaria parasites to the USA and European Union is an important public health activity. The obtained molecular data are used to help keep chemoprophylaxis and treatment guidelines up to date for persons traveling to malar...

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Main Authors: Mariangela L’Episcopia, Julia Kelley, Dhruviben Patel, Sarah Schmedes, Shashidahar Ravishankar, Michela Menegon, Edvige Perrotti, Abduselam M. Nurahmed, Albadawi A. Talha, Bakri Y. Nour, Naomi Lucchi, Carlo Severini, Eldin Talundzic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Plasmodium falciparum
Drug resistance
Next-generation sequencing
Molecular surveillance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-4005-7

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