Expansion of artemisinin partial resistance mutations and lack of histidine rich protein-2 and -3 deletions in Plasmodium falciparum infections from Rukara, Rwanda

dc.contributor.authorSchreidah, Cecile
dc.contributor.authorGiesbrecht, David
dc.contributor.authorGashema, Pierre
dc.contributor.authorYoung, Neeva Wernsman
dc.contributor.authorMunyaneza, Tharcisse
dc.contributor.authorMuvunyi, Claude Mambo
dc.contributor.authorThwai, Kyaw
dc.contributor.authorMazarati, Jean-Baptiste
dc.contributor.authorBailey, Jeffrey A
dc.contributor.authorJuliano, Jonathan J
dc.contributor.authorKarema, Corine
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-30T10:57:36Z
dc.date.available2024-05-30T10:57:36Z
dc.date.issued2024-05
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUNDEmerging artemisinin partial resistance and diagnostic resistance are a threat to malaria control in Africa. Plasmodium falciparum kelch13 (k13) propeller-domain mutations that confer artemisinin partial resistance have emerged in Africa. k13-561H was initially described at a frequency of 7.4% from Masaka in 2014-2015, but not present in nearby Rukara. By 2018, 19.6% of isolates in Masaka and 22% of isolates in Rukara contained the mutation. Longitudinal monitoring is essential to inform control efforts. In Rukara, an assessment was conducted to evaluate recent k13-561H prevalence changes, as well as other key mutations. Prevalence of hrp2/3 deletions was also assessed.METHODSSamples collected in Rukara in 2021 were genotyped for key artemisinin and partner drug resistance mutations using molecular inversion probe assays and for hrp2/3 deletions using qPCR.RESULTSClinically validated k13 artemisinin partial resistance mutations continue to increase in prevalence with the overall level of mutant infections reaching 32% in Rwanda. The increase appears to be due to the rapid emergence of k13-675V (6.4%, 6/94 infections), previously not observed, rather than continued expansion of 561H (23.5% 20/85). Mutations to partner drugs and other anti-malarials were variable, with high levels of multidrug resistance 1 (mdr1) N86 (95.5%) associated with lumefantrine decreased susceptibility and dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) 164L (24.7%) associated with a high level of antifolate resistance, but low levels of amodiaquine resistance polymorphisms with chloroquine resistance transporter (crt) 76T: at 6.1% prevalence. No hrp2 or hrp3 gene deletions associated with diagnostic resistance were found.CONCLUSIONSIncreasing prevalence of artemisinin partial resistance due to k13-561H and the rapid expansion of k13-675V is concerning for the longevity of artemisinin effectiveness in the region. False negative RDT results do not appear to be an issue with no hrp2 or hpr3 deletions detected. Continued molecular surveillance in this region and surrounding areas is needed to follow artemisinin partial resistance and provide early detection of partner drug resistance, which would likely compromise control and increase malaria morbidity and mortality in East Africa. MEDLINE - Academicen_US
dc.identifier.citationSchreidah, Cecile, David Giesbrecht, Pierre Gashema, et al. 'Expansion of Artemisinin Partial Resistance Mutations and Lack of Histidine Rich Protein-2 and -3 Deletions in Plasmodium Falciparum Infections from Rukara, Rwanda', Malaria Journal, vol. 23/no. 1, (2024), pp. 150-150.en_US
dc.identifier.issnISSN 1475-2875
dc.identifier.issnEISSN 1475-2875
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/9557
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherBioMed Central Ltden_US
dc.subjectArtemisinin, kelch13, K13, R561H, Rukara, Rwanda, Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, Drug resistanceen_US
dc.titleExpansion of artemisinin partial resistance mutations and lack of histidine rich protein-2 and -3 deletions in Plasmodium falciparum infections from Rukara, Rwandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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