Antimalarial resistance

Antimalarial resistance occurs when the parasites that cause malaria evolve and become less susceptible to medications designed to treat the disease. This means that drugs that once effectively killed the parasites may become ineffective, making it harder to treat infected individuals. Resistance can develop due to various factors, including misuse of medications, incomplete treatments, and the natural genetic variations in the parasite. Combating resistance requires careful management of treatment protocols and ongoing research to develop new drugs and strategies to keep malaria under control.