Artemisinin resistance containment project in Thailand. II: responses to mefloquine-artesunate combination therapy among falciparum malaria patients in provinces bordering Cambodia

Artemisinin resistance containment project in Thailand. II: responses to mefloquine-artesunate combination therapy among falciparum malaria patients in provinces bordering Cambodia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The area along the Thai-Cambodian border is considered an epicenter of anti-malarial drug resistance. Recently, parasite resistance to artemisinin-based therapies has been reported in the area. The artemisinin resistance containment...

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Main Authors: Satimai Wichai, Sudathip Prayuth, Vijaykadga Saowanit, Khamsiriwatchara Amnat, Sawang Surasak, Potithavoranan Thanapon, Sangvichean Aumnuyphan, Delacollette Charles, Singhasivanon Pratap, Kaewkungwal Jaranit, Lawpoolsri Saranath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria containment
Artemisinin resistance
Thai-Cambodian border
Malaria surveillance
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/300

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