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Profile of molecular markers of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum in individuals living in southern area of Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.
International journal for parasitology. Drugs and drug resistance - 1 Dec 2024
Djontu Jean Claude, Baina Marcel Tapsou, Mbama Ntabi Jacque Dollon, Lissom Abel, Umuhoza Dieu Merci, Assioro Doulamo Naura Veil, Vouvoungui Christevy Jeanney, Boumpoutou Reauchelvy Kamal, Mouanga Alain Maxime, Nguimbi Etienne, Ntoumi Francine
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BACKGROUND: Although the seasonal and perennial malaria chemopreventions are not implemented in the Republic of Congo, resistance to Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) threatens the intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy (IPTp-SP) and others treatments using the drug. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of molecular markers of P.falciparum resistance to SP in individuals with...
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