Saturday, 24 November 2012

MALARIA: primaquine against gametocytes



From:William Brieger


Date:Fri, Nov 23, 2012 7:38 am
The effect of primaquine on gametocyte development and clearance in the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria with dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine in South Sumatra
Conclusion. Addition of a single dose of primaquine shortens the infectivity period of DHP treated patients with acute uncomplicated malaria and should be considered in low transmission regions that aim to control and ultimately eliminate falciparum malaria.

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