Assessment of baseline molecular markers of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance in Ebonyi and Osun states, Nigeria

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of molecular markers of  sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance (dhps K540E) and confirm state eligibility prior to perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) implementation. The low prevalence of dhps-540E in Ebonyi and Osun is reassuring, and confirms both states are suitable for PMC implementation. 

​This presentation was given at the 71st annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

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Country: Nigeria