Survival probability of drug resistant mutants in malaria parasites.

This study predicts the ultimate probability of survival of a newly arisen drug resistant mutant in a population of malaria parasites, with a view to understanding what conditions favour the evolution of drug resistance. Using branching process theory and a population genetics transmission model, th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mackinnon, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1997