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Efficacy and effectiveness of five day treatment of uncomplicated falciparum with artemisinin or artesunate in Vietnam.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health ; 1999 Mar; 30(1): 3-6
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-33058
ABSTRACT
A study on efficacy and effectiveness of artemisinin (total dose of 60 mg/kg) and artesunate (total dose of 12 mg/kg over five days) in treatment of uncomplicated malaria was conducted in highly malaria transmitted areas in Vietnam. 126 uncomplicated malaria cases finished 14 day follow-up. 100% cure rate achieved at day 14 in patients of the efficacy groups received either artemisinin or artesunate, while it was 83% and 93% in patients treated respectively with artemisinin and artesunate of the effectiveness groups. Compliance of the treatment regimens was discussed.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Sesquiterpenes / Vietnam / Female / Humans / Male / Child / Follow-Up Studies / Adolescent / Treatment Outcome / Malaria, Falciparum Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prognostic study Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Year: 1999 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Sesquiterpenes / Vietnam / Female / Humans / Male / Child / Follow-Up Studies / Adolescent / Treatment Outcome / Malaria, Falciparum Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prognostic study Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Year: 1999 Type: Article