Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the β-tubulin gene family of Ascaris lumbricoides and their potential role in benzimidazole resistance: a systematic review

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the β-tubulin gene family of Ascaris lumbricoides and their potential role in benzimidazole resistance: a systematic review

IntroductionThe most common soil-transmitted helminthic infection is caused by Ascaris lumbricoides (A. lumbricoides). Approximately 4 billion people are at risk of infection globally. The World Health Organisation recommends the administration of benzimidazole- containing deworming drugs (Albendazo...

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Main Authors: Teniel Ramkhelawan, Pragalathan Naidoo, Zilungile L. Mkhize-Kwitshana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
Ascaris lumbricoides
β-tubulin gene polymorphisms
benzimidazole drug resistance
Mebendazole and Albendazole
treatment efficacy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fitd.2023.1303873/full

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