Artemisinin derivatives versus quinine in treating severe malaria in children: a systematic review
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The efficacy of intravenous quinine, which is the mainstay for treating severe malaria in children, is decreasing in South East Asia and Africa. Artemisinin derivatives are a potential alternative to quinine. However, their efficacy...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-10-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/210 |