Radical cure for Plasmodium vivax malaria after G6PD qualitative testing in four provinces in Cambodia, results from Phase I implementation

Radical cure for Plasmodium vivax malaria after G6PD qualitative testing in four provinces in Cambodia, results from Phase I implementation

Abstract Background Cambodia aims to eliminate all forms of malaria by 2025. In 2020, 90% of all malaria cases were Plasmodium vivax. Thus, preventing P. vivax and relapse malaria is a top priority for elimination. 14-day primaquine, a World Health Organization-recommended radical cure treatment reg...

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Main Authors: Dysoley Lek, Yu-Cheng Tsai, Jillian Hirano, Siv Sovannaroth, Voeurng Bunreth, Prak Vonn, Or Vannthen, Tol Bunkea, Top Samphornarann, Nguon Sokomar, Mak Sarath, Soy Ty Kheang, Evelyn Wong, Michelle K. Burbach, Jayme Hughes, Huy Rekol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Radical cure
Cambodia
Plasmodium vivax
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
8-aminoquinoline
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-04884-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-04884-4

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