A quantification methodology of conversion rate based on field detected RI cases to RII-RIII cases--an approach for an alternative anti-malaria drug strategy.
This paper describes a quantification methodology to find out the conversion rate of RII-RIII cases from RI (Short recrudescence) cases based on parasite clearance time (PCT) and Parasite Recrudescence Time (PRT). This method will facilitate in planning and formulating an alternate drug strategy for malaria control.
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Regional Office for Health & Family Welfare Industrial Estates Corner, Bapunagar, Ahmedabad.
D000962:Antimalarials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002738:Chloroquine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004351:Drug Resistance; D005544:Forecasting; D006285:Health Planning; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007223:Infant; D016778:Malaria, Falciparum / Q000145:classification* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D015995:Prevalence; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013997:Time Factors
D000962:Antimalarials; D002738:Chloroquine