Artemether-lumefantrine to treat malaria in pregnancy is associated with reduced placental haemozoin deposition compared to quinine in a randomized controlled trial

Artemether-lumefantrine to treat malaria in pregnancy is associated with reduced placental haemozoin deposition compared to quinine in a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Data on efficacy of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) to treat <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it> during pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa is scarce. A recent open label, randomized controlled trial in Mbarara, Uganda...

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Main Authors: Muehlenbachs Atis, Nabasumba Carolyn, McGready Rose, Turyakira Eleanor, Tumwebaze Benon, Dhorda Mehul, Nyehangane Dan, Nalusaji Aisha, Nosten Franois, Guerin Philippe J, Piola Patrice
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria in pregnancy
Placental malaria
Artemisinin-based combination therapy
Quinine
Artemether-lumefantrine
<it>Falciparum</it>
Pathology
Histology
Randomized controlled trial
Haemozoin
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/150

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