Chloroquin resistant plasmodium vivaz molatia in NWFP [Pakistan]

ABSTRACT

First case of Plasmodium vivax malaria resistant to chloroquin is described. This conclusion was reached on the basis of therapeutic test in a patient who was suffering from malaria due to Plasmodium vivax infection. Adequate doses of chloroquin phosphate were given with no result; quin phosphate were given with no result; ultimately temperature came down with adequate doses of quinine sulphate