Artemisinin resistance emerged on Thai-Myanmar border 'years ago'
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 11:40
in Biology & Nature
Researchers say the frontline drug artemisinin is losing its effectiveness in Thailand and Myanmar, with implications for containment.
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