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Antimalarial resistance in Kilifi: an update
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Published: | January 8, 2013 |
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Drug resistance is a disastrous but unavoidable result of evolution of pathogens in the face of drug pressure. We have embarked on a comprehensive long-term study to identify and track early signs of reduced susceptibility of Plasmodium falciparum to artemisinins. Here we will present an update on both clinical studies and whole-genome scans designed to provide an extensive set of baseline data.