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Review
. 1994 Mar;8(1):207-23.

Falciparum malaria. Epidemiology in Latin America, biologic and clinical considerations, treatment, and prophylaxis

H V Dourado  1 , N P Abdon, S J Martins
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  • PMID: 8021444
Review

Falciparum malaria. Epidemiology in Latin America, biologic and clinical considerations, treatment, and prophylaxis

H V Dourado et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 1994 Mar.

Abstract

Falciparum malaria has become a major problem to health planning in Latin America, particularly because widespread drug-resistant strains of P. falciparum have been observed. This article reviews some current considerations in the treatment and management of falciparum malaria in this region.

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