Synergistic effects of artemisia annua fractions against in vitro cultures of plasmodium falciparum
Abstract
Malaria is an infectious disease that continues to be associated with considerable morbidity and
mortality and significant social and economic impact on developing societies. Approximately
300 million people worldwide are affected and between 1 and 1.5 million people die from it
every year. The disease is caused by a protozoan parasite of the genus Plasmodium. Four species
are known to cause malaria in man; these are Plasmodium fa lcipa rum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and .P
Citation
M.Sc (Applied Medical Parasitology)Sponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
Facult of Science, University of Nairobi
Description
Master of Science Thesis