de Koning, H. P. (2017) Drug resistance in protozoan parasites. Emerging Topics in Life Sciences, 1(6), pp. 627-632. (doi: 10.1042/ETLS20170113)
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Abstract
As with all other anti-infectives (antibiotics, anti-viral drugs, and anthelminthics), the limited arsenal of anti-protozoal drugs is being depleted by a combination of two factors: increasing drug resistance and the failure to replace old and often shamefully inadequate drugs, including those compromised by (cross)-resistance, through the development of new anti-parasitics. Both factors are equally to blame: a leaking bathtub may have plenty of water if the tap is left open; if not, it will soon be empty. Here, I will reflect on the factors that contribute to the drug resistance emergency that is unfolding around us, specifically resistance in protozoan parasites.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | De Koning, Professor Harry |
Authors: | de Koning, H. P. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity |
Journal Name: | Emerging Topics in Life Sciences |
Publisher: | Portland Press |
ISSN: | 2397-8554 |
ISSN (Online): | 2397-8562 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 The Author |
First Published: | First published in Emerging Topics in Life Sciences 1(6): 627-632 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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