Status of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to chloroquine in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra states of India.
An extended study from 1978-88 revealed that in the western states of India i.e., Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra; P. falciparum resistance to chloroquine has a scattered pattern in its distribution. However in Gujarat, R-III level of resistance is established in southern districts showing four fold increase from 1.79% in 1985 to 8.2% in 1988. In this area use of some alternate drug is indicated.
Regional Office for Health and Family Welfare, Ahmedabad, India.
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D000818:Animals; D002738:Chloroquine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004351:Drug Resistance; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008288:Malaria / Q000469:parasitology*; D010963:Plasmodium falciparum / Q000187:drug effects*
D002738:Chloroquine