Molecular Profiles of Antimalarial Drug Resistance in <i>Plasmodium</i> Species from Asymptomatic Malaria Carriers in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam.

ABSTRACT: Asymptomatic malaria infection is a major concern in the fight against malaria, as it can act as a significant reservoir for its silent spread or transmission. Therefore, surveillance to detect asymptomatic subjects, particularly in regions with high malaria endemicity, is essential. This study aimed to investigate the status of asymptomatic submicroscopic malaria infections in Gia Lai province, Vietnam, and to analyze molecular profiles of antimalarial drug resistance in the parasites from the asymptomatic carriers. A total of 2171 individuals were included from three districts of Gia Lai province, Vietnam, an area where malaria is endemic. Asymptomatic submicroscopic infection was confirmed by quantitative real-time PCR, and the infected Plasmodium species were confirmed by sequen

SUBMITTER: Le HG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12473079 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature