Variation of the parasite density of Plasmodium falciparum in asymptomatic carriers: consequences for malaria chemoresistance studies.
Guiguemde T, Toe A, Sadeler B, Gbary A, Ouedraogo J, Louboutin-Croc J. Variation of the parasite density of Plasmodium falciparum in asymptomatic carriers: consequences for malaria chemoresistance studies. Medecine Tropicale 1992, 52: 313-5. PMID: 1435194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDay 4Parasite densityDay 0Plasmodium falciparumAsymptomatic peopleAsymptomatic carriersInclusion criteriaMalaria prevalenceStudy 16Drug absorptionPrimary school childrenParasitaemiaBobo-DioulassoNycthemeral variationsFurther studiesSignificant differencesChildrenSchool childrenVivo testsFalciparumNegativationChemosensitivityGreater numberPrevalenceChemoresistance