Open randomized trial of oral artemether alone and a sequential combination with mefloquine for acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria

• Main Authors: S. Looareesuwan, P. Wilairatana, C. Viravan, S. Vanijanonta, P. Pitisuttithum, D. E. Kyle
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/17985

One hundred fifty-one patients with acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria were enrolled in a randomized, open-label study of oral artemether given alone for five or seven days or a sequential treatment of oral artemether followed by mefloquine. Forty patients received oral artemether, 100 mg initia...