Drug-resistant malaria spread concerns expertsVietNamNet Bridge – An increase in drug- resistant malaria cases in many regions nationwide is of growing concern to community health, health experts are warning. An increase in drug- resistant malaria cases in many regions nationwide is of growing concern to community health, health experts are warning. “I am worried that spread would lead to outbreaks, especially in the central and Central Highlands regions,” said the expert. He explained that the most serious cause of drug-resistant malaria parasites was the wrong use of malaria drugs, with patients taking wrong doses. "Treatment to drug-resistant malaria is more difficult and prolonged, and some patients even face a high risk of death," Thang said.

Source: VietNamNet News February 15, 2017 04:18 UTC