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...
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. |
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Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | EN |
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2012
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10986/5086 |
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