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Drug resistance markers within an evolving efficacy of anti-malarial drugs in Cameroon: a systematic review and meta-analysis (1998-2020).
Malaria journal - 9 Jan 2021
Niba Peter Thelma Ngwa, Nji Akindeh M, Evehe Marie-Solange, Ali Innocent M, Netongo Palmer Masumbe, Ngwafor Randolph, Moyeh Marcel N, Ngum Lesley Ngum, Ndum Oliva Ebie, Acho Fon Abongwa, Mbu'u Cyrille Mbanwi, Fosah Dorothy A, Atogho-Tiedeu Barbara, Achonduh-Atijegbe Olivia, Djokam-Dadjeu Rosine, Chedjou Jean Paul Kengne, Bigoga Jude D, Moukoko Carole Else Eboumbou, Ajua Anthony, Achidi Eric, Tallah Esther, Leke Rose G F, Tourgordi Alexis, Ringwald Pascal, Alifrangis Michael, Mbacham Wilfred F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains highly endemic in Cameroon. The rapid emergence and spread of drug resistance was responsible for the change from monotherapies to artemisinin-based combinations. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of Plasmodium falciparum drug resistance markers within an evolving efficacy of anti-malarial drugs in Cameroon from January 1998 to...
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