Sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine versus amodiaquine for treating uncomplicated childhood malaria in Gabon: A randomized trial to guide national policy

Sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine versus amodiaquine for treating uncomplicated childhood malaria in Gabon: A randomized trial to guide national policy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Gabon, following the adoption of amodiaquine/artesunate combination (AQ/AS) as first-line treatment of malaria and of sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine (SP) for preventive intermittent treatment of pregnant women, a clinical trial of SP...

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Main Authors:	Durand Rémy, Loembet Romaric, Bouyou-Akotet Marielle, Ngoungou Edgard, Mourou-Mbina Jean, Mabika-Mamfoumbi Modeste, Guiyedi Vincent, Nsimba Basile, Le Bras Jacques, Kombila Maryvonne
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2008-02-01
Series:	Malaria Journal
Online Access:	http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/31

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