Parasite Gene Expression and Evidence of Emerging Lonart Resistant Falciparum Malaria Infection in Patients in Benin Metropolis, South-South, Nigeria
This study investigated the possible emergence of Plasmodium falciparum malaria resistance to Lonart, a
drug used in the treatment of malaria. The expression of the PFK13 gene, known for its association with resistance to
artemisinin, was examined. One hundred patients who had a relapse of malaria, after treating with Lonart, were recruited for
this study. The patients were treated with Quinine following their relapse.