Artesunate and mefloquine in the treatment of uncomplicated multidrug-resistant hyperparasitaemic falciparum malaria.

Oral artesunate is the most effective treatment for uncomplicated hyperparasitaemia in falciparum malaria. To assess the contribution of mefloquine to therapeutic efficacy in an area endemic for mefloquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum, an open randomized comparison of a 5 d course of oral artesun...

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Main Authors: Price, R, Luxemburger, C, van Vugt, M, Nosten, F, Kham, A, Simpson, J, Looareesuwan, S, Chongsuphajaisiddhi, T, White, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1998