Hyperparasitaemia and low dosing are an important source of anti-malarial drug resistance
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Preventing the emergence of anti-malarial drug resistance is critical for the success of current malaria elimination efforts. Prevention strategies have focused predominantly on qualitative factors, such as choice of drugs, use of co...
Main Authors: | Lee Sue J, Stepniewska Kasia, Aguas Ricardo, Saralamba Sompob, Maude Richard J, Pongtavornpinyo Wirichada, White Nicholas J, Dondorp Arjen M, White Lisa J, Day Nicholas PJ |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-11-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/253 |
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