Factors contributing to delay in parasite clearance in uncomplicated falciparum malaria in children
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Drug resistance in <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>is common in many endemic and other settings but there is no clear recommendation on when to change therapy when there is delay in parasite clearance after initiation of t...
Main Authors: | Sijuade Abayomi, Happi Christian T, Gbotsho Grace O, Adewoye Elsie O, Sowunmi Akintunde, Folarin Onikepe A, Okuboyejo Titilope M, Michael Obaro S |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-02-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/53 |
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