Randomized comparison of chloroquine plus sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine versus artesunate plus mefloquine versus artemether-lumefantrine in the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

BACKGROUND: Recent clinical trials in the Lao People's Democratic Republic have demonstrated that chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, which are national malaria treatment policy, are no longer effective in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. METHODS: A randomiz...

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Principais autores: Mayxay, M, Khanthavong, M, Lindegårdh, N, Keola, S, Barends, M, Pongvongsa, T, Yapom, R, Annerberg, A, Phompida, S, Phetsouvanh, R, White, N, Newton, P
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado em: 2004