Publications by authors named "Jean De Dieu Butera"
Article Synopsis
- Malaria is a significant health issue in sub-Saharan Africa, with asymptomatic infections contributing to ongoing transmission challenges, especially as non-falciparum malaria becomes more prevalent.
- A study in Rwanda analyzed 4,596 individuals using quantitative PCR and found a 23.6% overall malaria infection rate, with asymptomatic falciparum malaria being widespread and low mixed-species infections common.
- The findings highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of malaria species, emphasizing the connection between falciparum infections and factors like socio-economic status and location.
Open Forum Infect Dis
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the early distribution of artemisinin resistance mutations, specifically R561H, in Rwanda, which was first identified in 2014 but had unclear geographic spread.
- - Researchers analyzed dried blood spot samples from a national HIV study conducted between 2014-2015, identifying multiple malaria infections and sequencing a significant number of samples to track mutations.
- - Findings reveal that R561H was not only present in the previously reported area of Masaka but also in higher-transmission regions in southeastern Rwanda, highlighting a broader spread of this mutation than previously understood.
