Challenges facing drug development for malaria.
Malaria is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world. Until recently malaria was winning but with increase in funding particularly from philanthropic groups the ability to control malaria is again possible. There are still many challenges to developing the next generations of anti-malarials. This article will briefly discuss the challenges and the advance that are being made.
Craft
J Carl
JC
craftjc@mmv.org
D000818:Animals; D000962:Antimalarials / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003906:Developing Countries; D055808:Drug Discovery / Q000639:trends*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D010961:Plasmodium / Q000187:drug effects*
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