Malaria and amphetamine 'horse tablets' in Thailand.

During recent clinical malaria research in Thailand we found a high frequency of amphetamine misuse and withdrawal amongst patients admitted to hospital with Plasmodium falciparum malaria. This comorbidity may cause diagnostic confusion, alter malaria pathophysiology and lead to drug interactions.

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Main Authors: Newton, P, Chierakul, W, Ruangveerayuth, R, Abhigantaphand, D, Looareesuwan, S, White, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003
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Chierakul, W
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Abhigantaphand, D
Looareesuwan, S
White, N
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