Spread of artemisinin resistance in Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

BACKGROUND: Artemisinin resistance in Plasmodium falciparum has emerged in Southeast Asia and now poses a threat to the control and elimination of malaria. Mapping the geographic extent of resistance is essential for planning containment and elimination strategies. METHODS: Between May 2011 and Apri...

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Main Authors: Ashley, E, Dhorda, M, Fairhurst, R, Amaratunga, C, Lim, P, Suon, S, Sreng, S, Anderson, J, Mao, S, Sam, B, Sopha, C, Chuor, C, Nguon, C, Sovannaroth, S, Pukrittayakamee, S, Jittamala, P, Chotivanich, K, Chutasmit, K, Suchatsoonthorn, C, Runcharoen, R, Hien, T, Thuy-Nhien, N, Thanh, N, Phu, N, Htut, Y
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2014