Das Khatri, T1991-12-012009-05-301991-12-012009-05-301991-12-01Das Khatri T. Chloroquine resistant Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Rajasthan. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 1991 Dec; 39(12): 926-8http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/88104Chloroquine resistance in Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) malaria in four districts of Rajasthan, viz Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur and Kota, is reported. In vivo sensitivity of Pf to chloroquine base 25 mg/kg/body weight over three days was evaluated as per standard WHO method. A total of 3112 blood smears were collected and examined; 279 cases were selected but only 98 completed the study. Twenty four per cent of cases were sensitive, and 54% resistant at RI, 4% at RII and 9% at RIII levels. Eight per cent of cases were either sensitive or resistant at RI level.engAnimalsChloroquine --therapeutic useDrug ResistanceHumansIndiaMalaria, Falciparum --drug therapyPlasmodium falciparum --drug effectsJournal Article