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[Pcr-rflp genotyping of pfcrt and pfmdr1 in plasmodium falciparum isolates from children in Vatomandry, Madagascar].
Medecine tropicale et sante internationale - 30 Jun 2022
Ravaoarisoa Élisabeth, Andrianaranjaka Voahangy Hanitriniaina Isabelle, Ramanantsahala Aina David, Rakotomanga Tovonahary Angelo, Ralinoro Fanomezantsoa, Rakotosaona Rianasoambolanoro, Randrianarivo Ranjàna Hanitra, Rakoto Danielle Aurore Doll, Jeannoda Victor, Ratsimbasoa Arsène
Abstract excerpt
Background: Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by a hematozoan of the genus Plasmodium. Early diagnosis followed by effective treatment is one of the keys to control this disease. In Madagascar, after more than 60 years of use for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria, chloroquine (CQ) was abandoned in favor of artesunate + amodiaquine (ASAQ) combination because of high prevalence of CQ treatment failure....
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