Malaria remains one of the most prevalent diseases in the tropical world. With 200 million to 450 million infections annually worldwide, it causes up to 2.7 million deaths. The disease remains endemic in more than 100 developing tropical countries, and its control is a major goal for improved worldwide health. In view of the widespread emergence of resistant strains of Plasmodium spp., the pathogen responsible for the disease, enormous efforts are being made to find alternatives to the usual treatments – quinine derivatives and synthetic antimalarials – which are still insufficient to meet the needs.
Tahun publikasi
2006
Penulis
Bahasa
English
Kata kunci
forests, malaria, herbal therapy, indigenous varieties, forests
