Population genetics of P. falciparum parasites in Northern Ghana

In collaboration with colleagues at the Navrongo Health Research Center, Lucas Amenga-Etego is investigating the genetic diversity and population structure of P. falciparum parasites collected in the Kassena-Nankana districts of Northern Ghana. P. falciparum isolates were sampled from individuals with a confirmed falciparum malarial fever. This study is contributing to the Plasmodium Diversity Network Africa (PDNA), an African-led network investigating the genetic diversity and drug resistance of Plasmodium parasites across Africa.

Summary

Samples/Year

QC Pass

Samples that passed Whole-Genome Sequencing Quality Control (QC)

Resistance

Predicted resistance status for main antimalarial drug treatments from molecular markers

Locations

Upper East

Samples/Year

QC Pass

Samples that passed Whole-Genome Sequencing Quality Control (QC)

Resistance

Predicted resistance status for main antimalarial drug treatments from molecular markers