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Chloroquine-Resistant Malaria

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Chloroquine-Resistant Malaria
P falciparum which is resistant to chloroquine—a pharmacologic ‘staple’ used to treat and as prophylaxis for visitors to malaria endemic regions of Africa
Mechanism of resistance Resistant strains of P falciparum do not concentrate chloroquine; resistance is reversed by verapamil, a calcium channel blocker
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