Signs of resistance to artemisinin in tenth of children with severe malaria similar to situation in Asia, say researchers
Researchers have found “troubling” evidence for the first time that a lifesaving malaria drug is becoming less effective in young African children with serious infections.
A study of children being treated in hospital for malaria in Uganda, presented at a major conference on Thursday, found signs of resistance to artemisinin in one patient in 10.
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