Evaluation of atovaquone in the treatment of patients with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

The activity of atovaquone in patients with oligosymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum malaria was assessed in an open, non-comparative clinical study. The patients showed a good clinical response, but there was a high rate of recrudescence. The activity of atovaquone in combination with another antimal...

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Autori principali: Chiodini, P, Conlon, C, Hutchinson, D, Farquhar, J, Hall, A, Peto, T, Birley, H, Warrell, D
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 1995
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Riassunto:The activity of atovaquone in patients with oligosymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum malaria was assessed in an open, non-comparative clinical study. The patients showed a good clinical response, but there was a high rate of recrudescence. The activity of atovaquone in combination with another antimalarial agent should be investigated.