A stratified random survey of the proportion of poor quality oral artesunate sold at medicine outlets in the Lao PDR – implications for therapeutic failure and drug resistance

A stratified random survey of the proportion of poor quality oral artesunate sold at medicine outlets in the Lao PDR – implications for therapeutic failure and drug resistance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Counterfeit oral artesunate has been a major public health problem in mainland SE Asia, impeding malaria control. A countrywide stratified random survey was performed to determine the availability and quality of oral artesunate in ph...

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Main Authors: Vongsack Latsamy, Khounsaknalath Lamphet, Hostetler Dana, Mildenhall Dallas C, Nyadong Leonard, Hampton Christina Y, Insixiengmay Vongsavanh, Phommavong Khamlieng, Manolin Ot, Fernández Facundo M, Green Michael D, Sengaloundeth Sivong, Phompida Samlane, Vanisaveth Viengxay, Syhakhang Lamphone, Newton Paul N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/172

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