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Chloroquine-resistant malaria in travelers returning from Haiti after 2010 earthquake.

Authors :
Gharbi M
Pillai DR
Lau R
Hubert V
Khairnar K
Existe A
Kendjo E
Dahlström S
Guérin PJ
Le Bras J
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2012 Aug; Vol. 18 (8), pp. 1346-9.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

We investigated chloroquine sensitivity to Plasmodium falciparum in travelers returning to France and Canada from Haiti during a 23-year period. Two of 19 isolates obtained after the 2010 earthquake showed mixed pfcrt 76K+T genotype and high 50% inhibitory concentration. Physicians treating malaria acquired in Haiti should be aware of possible chloroquine resistance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
18
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22840888
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1808.111779