Effectiveness and safety of 3 and 5 day courses of artemether –lumefantrine for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in an area of emerging artemisinin resistance in Myanmar

Artemisinin resistance in Plasmodium falciparum has emerged and spread in Southeast Asia. In areas where resistance is established longer courses of artemisinin-based combination therapy have improved cure rates.

Source: Malaria Journal - July 11, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kyaw Myo Tun, Atthanee Jeeyapant, Aung Hpone Myint, Zwe Thiha Kyaw, Mehul Dhorda, Mavuto Mukaka, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Mallika Imwong, Thaung Hlaing, Thar Htun Kyaw, Elizabeth A. Ashley, Arjen Dondorp, Nicholas J. White, Nicholas P. J. Day and Frank Smithuis Tags: Research Source Type: research