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Mapping Plasmodium falciparum mutations in Africa: A critical review of emerging drug resistance and implications for malaria control
29 Aug 2025
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Malaria remains a significant public health concern in Africa, with the efficacy of artemisinin-based combination therapies being threatened by the emergence of Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) kelch13 mutations. The current genetic diversity of Pf and associated contributing factors reported in Africa between 2019 and 2024 were reviewed. It was shown that validated kelch13 mutations are mainly distributed in east...
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