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Malaria
Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of malaria
August 26th, 2005
Malaria data are the focus of recent research from France, Sudan and Sweden. Study 1: A gene mutation associated with chloroquine resistance is common among pregnant women in Senegal, researchers report. "The risk of malaria infection is increased during pregnancy, and many countries recommend chloroquine prophylaxis in pregnant women, despite Plasmodium falciparum chloroquine resistance. "Chloroquine resistance is associated with the pfcrt gene K76T mutation. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence rate of pfcrt T76 mutation in P. falciparum isolates from infected pregnant and nonpregnant individuals...
Source: Drug Week (2005-08-26)
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