Decreased prevalence of the Plasmodium falciparum Pfcrt K76T and Pfmdr1 and N86Y mutations post-chloroquine treatment withdrawal in Katete District, Eastern Zambia

In 2002, Zambia withdrew chloroquine as first-line treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria due to increased treatment failure and worldwide spread of chloroquine resistance. The artemisinin combination regime...

Source: Malaria Journal - July 28, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mwenda C. Mulenga, Lungowe Sitali, Ilinca I. Ciubotariu, Moonga B. Hawela, Busiku Hamainza, James Chipeta and Sungano Mharakurwa Tags: Research Source Type: research