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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-02-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/31 |
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