Monitoring the drug-sensitivity of Plasmodium falciparum in coastal towns in Madagascar by use of in vitro chemosensitivity and mutation detection tests

Monitoring the drug-sensitivity of Plasmodium falciparum in coastal towns in Madagascar by use of in vitro chemosensitivity and mutation detection tests

The dissemination of mutant and resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum makes a considerable contribution to the spread of drug-resistant malaria. Populations around harbours and airports could be particularly exposed to Plasmodium isolates introduced with imported cases of malaria. The use of ch...

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Main Authors: Rason M.A., Ariey F., Rafidimanantsoa L., Andrianantenaina B.H., Sahondra Harisoa J.L., Randrianarivelojosia M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2002-09-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
Plasmodium falciparum
resistance
Dhfr Asn-108
Picrt Thr-76
Indian Ocean sub-region
coastal towns
Madagascar
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2002093247

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