Abstract:Background: Regular surveillance of artemisinin−based combination therapy tolerance or resistance molecular makers is vital for effective malaria treatment, control and eradication programmes. P. falciparum multiple drug resistance-1 gene (Pfmdr1) N86Y mutation is associated with reduced susceptibility to lumefantrine. This study assessed the prevalence of Pfmdr1 N86Y in Brazzaville,
Republic of Congo.Methods: A total 1001 of P. falciparum−infected blood samples obtained from asymptomatic malaria pregnant wome… Show more
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