Choreoathetosis – an unusual adverse effect of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine: a case report
Abstract Background Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine is a combination of dihydroartemisinin and piperaquine which is highly effective in the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Its adverse effects are generally tolerable and temporary. Choreoathetosis, an involuntary movement disorder chara...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1525-7 |