Science, medicine, and the future : malaria
- 20 September 1997
- Vol. 315 (7110) , 730-732
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.315.7110.730
Abstract
Sixteen years ago, when I was a medical student interested in malaria, my professor of medicine asked me what the chances were of developing a malaria vaccine. So far, a successful vaccine is still being sought, but recent advances in the molecular biology of malaria suggest that one may become available soon, along with better diagnostic, preventive, and treatment strategies.Keywords
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