Plasmodium falciparum Kelch 13 mutations and treatment response in patients in Hpa-Pun District, Northern Kayin State, Myanmar

TitlePlasmodium falciparum Kelch 13 mutations and treatment response in patients in Hpa-Pun District, Northern Kayin State, Myanmar
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsBonnington, CA, Phyo, APyae, Ashley, EA, Imwong, M, Sriprawat, K, Parker, DM, Proux, S, White, NJ, Nosten, F
JournalMalaria Journal
Volume16
Issue1
Pagination480
Date PublishedNovember 25
ISBN Number1475-2875
Abstract

Artemisinin resistance, linked to polymorphisms in the Kelch gene on chromosome 13 of Plasmodium falciparum (k13), has outpaced containment efforts in South East Asia. For national malaria control programmes in the region, it is important to establish a surveillance system which includes monitoring for k13 polymorphisms associated with the clinical phenotype.

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