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B.C. Researcher Helps Discover New Drug-Resistant West African Parasitic Worm

A research team led by Dr. Abhinaya Venkatesan discovered a new drug-resistant roundworm species, Trichuris incognita, in West Africa.
The discovery followed reports that the WHO-recommended drug combination ivermectin and albendazole was less effective in Côte d'Ivoire than in Tanzania and Laos.
The team applied genomic analysis to detect variations within the parasite group after treatment failure raised concerns about resistance developing from prolonged anthelmintic use.
The treatment demonstrated a 98% efficacy in trials conducted in Tanzania and Laos, but its effectiveness dropped below 70% in Côte d'Ivoire, leading the WHO to reconsider treatment approaches amid slow progress in new drug development.
The discovery suggests the need for further research on new drugs and the global spread of resistant parasites to adapt public health strategies effectively.

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