Pre-Referral Rectal Artesunate to Prevent Death and Disability in Severe Malaria : A Placebo-Controlled Trial

Pre-Referral Rectal Artesunate to Prevent Death and Disability in Severe Malaria : A Placebo-Controlled Trial

BACKGROUND: Most malaria deaths occur in rural areas. Rapid progression from illness to death can be interrupted by prompt, effective medication. Antimalarial treatment cannot rescue terminally ill patients but could be effective if given earlier. If patients who cannot be treated orally are several...

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Main Authors: Gomes, M. F., Faiz, M. A., Gyapong, J. O., Warsame, M., Agbenyega, T., Babiker, A., Baiden, F., Yunus, E. B., Binka, F., Clerk, C., Folb, P., Hassan, R., Hossain, M. A., Kimbute, O., Kitua, A., Krishna, S., Makasi, C., Mensah, N., Mrango, Z., Olliaro, P., Peto, R., Peto, T. J., Rahman, M. R., Ribeiro, I., Samad, R., White, N. J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:EN
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Rectal Administration
Adolescent
Adult
Antimalarials
Artemisinins
Child
Preschool Child
Disabled Persons
Female
Humans
Infant
Falciparum Malaria
Vivax Malaria
Male
Placebos
Rural Health Services
Suppositories
Young Adult
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10986/5086

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