Monday, April 9, 2012

Malaria is Spreading

Malaria is spread by mosquitoes

Resistance Spread 'Compromising' Fight Against Malaria -- BBC

Scientists have found new evidence that resistance to the front-line treatments for malaria is increasing.

They have confirmed that resistant strains of the malaria parasite on the border between Thailand and Burma, 500 miles (800km) away from previous sites.

Researchers say that the rise of resistance means the effort to eliminate malaria is "seriously compromised".

The details have been published in The Lancet medical journal.

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My Comment: This is not comforting news.

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