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Anti-malarial resistance in Mozambique: Absence of Plasmodium falciparum Kelch 13 (K13) propeller domain polymorphisms associated with resistance to artemisinins.
Malaria journal - 19 May 2023
da Silva Clemente, Matias Daniela, Dias Brigite, Cancio Beatriz, Silva Miguel, Viegas Ruben, Chivale Nordino, Luis Sonia, Salvador Crizolgo, Duarte Denise, Arnaldo Paulo, Enosse Sonia, Nogueira Fatima
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BACKGROUND: Malaria remains one of the most serious public health problems in sub-Saharan Africa and Mozambique is the world's fourth largest contributor, with 4.7% of disease cases and 3.6% of total deaths due to malaria. Its control relies on the fight against the vector and treatment of confirmed cases with anti-malarial drugs. Molecular surveillance is an important tool for monitoring the spread of...
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