Thiamin supplementation does not reduce the frequency of adverse events after anti-malarial therapy among patients with falciparum malaria in southern Laos.

BACKGROUND: In a recent study one third of Lao patients presenting with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria had biochemical evidence of thiamin deficiency, which was associated with a higher incidence of adverse events. Thiamin supplementation might, therefore, reduce adverse events in this...

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Main Authors: Mayxay, M, Khanthavong, M, Cox, L, Sichanthongthip, O, Imwong, M, Pongvongsa, T, Hongvanthong, B, Phompida, S, Vanisaveth, V, White, N, Newton, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2014