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Border Region Surveillance of Malaria Drug Resistance, Northern Burundi, 2023-2024.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Apr 2026
Niyomwungere Denis, Sinarinzi Pierre, Caspar Emmanuelle, Thiebaut Lucas, Strubel Pierre-Emeric, Tibiri Yssimini Nadège Guillène, Ma Laurence, Rurihafi Jérôme, Ndizeyimana Pierre, Hakizimana Pierre, Niyizompa Nestor, Witonze Adélin, Ndayiragije Vénant, Ndayisenga Floride, Ndikumukiza Malachie, Niyonkuru Olive, Niyonsaba Jean Claude, Bangirinama Césaire, Bigirimana Jolis Lazare, Ntahondi Nicaise, Mugisha Landrine, Nibakire Marcelline, Nzoyikorera Néhémie, Sinzinkayo Denis, Menard Didier, Nyandwi Joseph
Abstract excerpt
To evaluated artemisinin partial resistance (ART-R) in malaria in Burundi, during December 2023-June 2024, we studied 423 children <5 years of age with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in 8 health facilities in the northern part of the country. After artemether/lumefantrine treatment with only the first dose directly observed, 4.5% remained parasitemic on day 3. No pfkelch13 mutations, validated or...
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