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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Main Authors: de Frey Albie, PrayGod George, Eisenhut Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/210