Fake Medicines in Senegal (IMAGE) US Pharmacopeia Caption Fake medicines -- as being sold in Senegal -- are a major public health threat for patients with life-threatening diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Credit USP Usage Restrictions With credit: Courtesy of USP License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.