Table 3.
Studies reporting triazole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus (TRAF) in Africa till date.
| Country | Source | Prevalence (TRAF/total number of Aspergillus fumigatus) | Resistance mechanisms detected | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | Environmental | 15/108 (13.9) | TR34/L98H | Chowdhary et al.26 |
| TR46/Y121F/T289A | ||||
| Tanzania | Clinical | 5/5 (100) | TR34/L98H | Mushi et al.27 |
| Kenya | Environmental | 26/97 (26.8) | NI | Kemoi et al.28 |
| Kenya | Environmental, Clinical | 13/48 (27.1) | TR34/L98H | Kemoi et al.29 |
| Tanzania | Environmental | 28/106 (26.4) | TR34/L98H | Sharma et al.30 |
| TR46 | ||||
| G54E | ||||
| Cameroon | Environmental | 0/51 (0) | NA | Ashu et al.31 |
| Burkina Fasso | Environmental | 1/51 (2) | F46Y/M172V/E427K | Yerbanga et al.32 |
| Nigeria | Environmental | 1/46 (2.2) | M172V | Resendiz-Sharpe et al.33 |
| Benin Republic | Environmental | 0/25 (0) | NA | Resendiz-Sharpe et al.33 |
NA, not applicable; NI, not indicated.