The efficacy and safety of a new fixed-dose combination of amodiaquine and artesunate in young African children with acute uncomplicated <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Artesunate (AS) plus amodiaquine (AQ) is one artemisinin-based combination (ACT) recommended by the WHO for treating <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria. Fixed-dose AS/AQ is new, but its safety and efficacy are hithert...

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Main Authors: Kiechel Jean, Konaté Amadou T, Ouédraogo Amidou, Diarra Amidou, Gansané Adama, Tiono Alfred B, Sirima Sodiomon B, Morgan Caroline C, Olliaro Piero L, Taylor Walter RJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/48