Reduced susceptibility of Plasmodium falciparum to artesunate in southern Myanmar

BACKGROUND: Plasmodium falciparum resistance to artemisinins, the first line treatment for malaria worldwide, has been reported in western Cambodia. Resistance is characterized by significantly delayed clearance of parasites following artemisinin treatment. Artemisinin resistance has not previously...

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Main Authors: Kyaw, M, Nyunt, M, Chit, K, Aye, M, Aye, K, Lindegardh, N, Tarning, J, Imwong, M, Jacob, C, Rasmussen, C, Perin, J, Ringwald, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2013