Surveillance of kelch-13 mutation in Ghana

Anita Ghansah is investigating P. falciparum genomic population structure in Ghana, specifically monitoring for occurrence of the kelch-13 mutation, known to confer drug resistance in South East Asia. 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

Central

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