Efficacy and safety of artemether-lumefantrine compared with quinine in pregnant women with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria: an open-label, randomised, non-inferiority trial.

BACKGROUND: Malaria in pregnancy is associated with maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. In 2006, WHO recommended use of artemisinin-based combination treatments during the second or third trimesters, but data on efficacy and safety in Africa were scarce. We aimed to assess whether artemether...

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Main Authors: Piola, P, Nabasumba, C, Turyakira, E, Dhorda, M, Lindegardh, N, Nyehangane, D, Snounou, G, Ashley, E, Mcgready, R, Nosten, F, Guerin, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010