The detection and treatment of Plasmodium falciparum malaria: time for change.

In most countries where malaria is endemic, P. falciparum malaria is on the rise. This is primarily due to the spread of drug-resistant strains. Drug resistance is mediated by spontaneous changes in the parasite genome that allow resistant parasites to escape the action of the drugs. The spread of d...

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Main Authors: Nosten, F, Ashley, E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004

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