Poor efficacy of antimalarial biguanide-dapsone combinations in the treatment of acute, uncomplicated, falciparum malaria in Thailand.

Combinations of dapsone with proguanil or chlorproguanil have proved effective in the treatment of chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria in Africa and for prophylaxis in Asia. These combinations have not been used for treatment in areas with multi-drug-resistant parasites such as in Thailand. Com...

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Main Authors: Wilairatana, P, Kyle, D, Looareesuwan, S, Chinwongprom, K, Amradee, S, White, N, Watkins, WM
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1997