Polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum Kelch 13 and P. vivax Kelch 12 Genes in Parasites Collected from Three South Pacific Countries Prior to Extensive Exposure to Artemisinin Combination Therapies
Abstract
The South Pacific countries Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea (PNG) adopted artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) in 2008. We examined Kelch 13 and Kelch 12 genes in parasites originating from these countries before or at ACT introduction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 10.1128/aac.00536-19
Entities
People
- Cielo Pasay
- Karen Anderson
- Karryn Gresty
- Norman C. Waters
- Qin Cheng
Organizations
- Australian Defence Force
- Defense Health Agency
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research