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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Main Authors: Benjamin Momo Kadia, Christian Morfaw, Armelle Corrine Gounoue Simo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1525-7