Table 3

Various dhfr/dhps combinations obtained from restriction analysis to determine point mutations in genes responsible for SP resistance.

Category
Number
Percentage (%)
Percent Cum.

tDHFR
44
36.40
36.40
dDHPS
18
14.90
51.30
tDHFR/dDHPS
24
19.80
71.10
dDHFR/dDHPS
10
8.30
79.40
tDHFR/sDHPS
4
3.30
82.70
dDHFR/sDHPS
7
5.80
88.50
tDHFR/nDHPS
14
11.50
100.00
Total
121
100.0


tDHFR = Triple mutants on dhfr gene; dDHFR = Double mutants on dhfr gene; dDHPS = Double mutants on the dhps gene; sDHPS = Single mutant on the dhps gene; nDHPS = No mutation on the dhps gene

Mbugi et al. Malaria Journal 2006 5:94   doi:10.1186/1475-2875-5-94