Molecular monitoring of <it>plasmodium falciparum </it>drug susceptibility at the time of the introduction of artemisinin-based combination therapy in Yaoundé, Cameroon: Implications for the future

Molecular monitoring of <it>plasmodium falciparum </it>drug susceptibility at the time of the introduction of artemisinin-based combination therapy in Yaoundé, Cameroon: Implications for the future

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Regular monitoring of the levels of anti-malarial resistance of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>is an essential policy to adapt therapy and improve malaria control. This monitoring can be facilitated by using molecular too...

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Main Authors: Menard Sandie, Morlais Isabelle, Tahar Rachida, Sayang Collins, Mayengue Pembe, Iriart Xavier, Benoit-Vical Françoise, Lemen Brigitte, Magnaval Jean-François, Awono-Ambene Parfait, Basco Leonardo K, Berry Antoine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Cameroon
<it>pfcrt</it>
<it>pfmdr1</it>
<it>pfmdr1 </it>copy number
Resistance
LNA probes
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/113

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