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Global extent of chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium vivax: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Information type:
Systematic reviews
Source:
The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Specialities:
Infection and infectious diseases
Summary
According to this research, chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium vivax malaria is now present across most countries endemic for P vivax. Improved methods for monitoring of drug resistance are needed to inform antimalarial policy in these regions.
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