Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of artemisinin-based and quinine-based treatments for uncomplicated falciparum malaria in pregnancy: methodological challenges

Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of artemisinin-based and quinine-based treatments for uncomplicated falciparum malaria in pregnancy: methodological challenges

Abstract Background There is no agreed standard method to assess the efficacy of anti-malarials for uncomplicated falciparum in pregnancy despite an increased risk of adverse outcomes for the mother and the fetus. The aim of this review is to present the currently available evidence from both observ...

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Main Authors: Makoto Saito, Mary Ellen Gilder, François Nosten, Rose McGready, Philippe J. Guérin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Pregnancy
Efficacy
Artemisinin
Quinine
Methodology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-2135-y

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