Molecular surveillance of artemisinin resistance falciparum malaria among migrant goldmine workers in Myanmar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artemisinin resistance has been reported in Greater Mekong Sub-region countries, including Myanmar. After discovery of artemisinin resistance marker (K13), molecular surveillance on artemisinin resistance in endemic regions have been conducted. As the migrant population represents a high percentage of malaria cases, molecular surveillance of artemisinin resistance among migrant workers is of great concern.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Shwegyin Township, where migrants work in the goldmines. Blood samples were collected from uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum-infected migrant workers by active and passive cases screening with rapid diagnostic testing (RDT) and microscopy. Amplification and sequence analysis of artemisinin resistance molecular

SUBMITTER: Nyunt MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5333451 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature