Methods and techniques for clinical trials on antimalarial drug efficacy: Genotyping to identify parasite populations

Overview

This publication provides an overview of the discussions during an Informal consultation organized by the Medicines for Malaria Venture and cosponsored by WHO on 29-31 May 2007, and of the agreed recommendations, structured around six topics: (i) sampling scheme, (ii) methods of blood sampling and sample storage, (iii) genotyping strategy, (iv) analyses and outcome classification, (v) quality control and (vi) genotyping of P. vivax.