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Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism Associates' β-Tubulin Isotype-1 Gene in Onchocerca volvulus Populations in Ivermectin-Treated Communities in Taraba State, Nigeria.
Acta parasitologica - 1 Mar 2022
Akafyi Danlami E, Ndams Iliya S, Nock Ishaya H, Chechet Gloria, Renz Alfons
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The occurrence of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with repeated ivermectin treatment and sub-optimal responses reported by previous findings is of great concern in Onchocerciasis endemic areas. This study investigated SNPs' occurrence after 15 years of ivermectin intervention in Onchocerciasis endemic communities in two Local Government Areas of Taraba State, Nigeria. METHODS:...
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