Drug-resistant malaria in Africa - a case report and review of the problem and treatment

Drug-resistant malaria in Africa - a case report and review of the problem and treatment

A case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria resistant to chloroquine occurring in a patient taking Fansidar (a combination of pyrimethamine and sulphadoxine) regularly as prophylaxis is reported.

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Veröffentlicht in:South African medical journal 1982-07, Vol.62 (6), p.173-175
1. Verfasser: Nieuwveld, R.W., Halkett, J.A. & Spracklen, F.H.N.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Case report
Chloroquine - therapeutic use
Diagnosis
Drug Resistance
Drug Therapy, Combination
Epidemiology
Humans
Malaria
Malaria - drug therapy
Male
Parasitology
Pharmacology
Plasmodium falciparum
Pyrimethamine - therapeutic use
Quinine - administration & dosage
Tetracycline - administration & dosage
Treatment
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Zusammenfassung:A case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria resistant to chloroquine occurring in a patient taking Fansidar (a combination of pyrimethamine and sulphadoxine) regularly as prophylaxis is reported.
ISSN:0256-9574
2078-5135