Host candidate gene polymorphisms and clearance of drug-resistant <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>parasites

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Resistance to anti-malarial drugs is a widespread problem for control programmes for this devastating disease. Molecular tests are available for many anti-malarial drugs and are useful tools for the surveillance of drug resistance. H...

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Main Authors: Rockett Kirk, Ouedraogo Jean, Jezan Sabah, Mbacham Wilfred F, Kwiatkowski Dominic P, Kimani Francis, Khan Baldip K, Jeffreys Anna, Ibrahim Muntasir, Hubbart Christina, Green Angie, Evehe Marie-Solange B, Djimde Abdoulaye A, Craik Rachel, Achonduh Olivia, Achidi Eric A, Diakite Mahamadou, Rowlands Kate, Tagelsir Nawal, Tekete Mamadou M, Zongo Issaka, Ranford-Cartwright Lisa C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/250