Short communication: Malaria and amphetamine 'horse tablets' in Thailand
During recent clinical malaria research in Thailand we found a high frequency of amphetamine misuse and withdrawal amongst patients admitted to hospital with Plasmodium falciparum malaria. This comorbidity may cause diagnostic confusion, alter malaria pathophysiology and lead to drug interactions.
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Main Authors: | Paul N. Newton, Wirongrong Chierakul, Ronatrai Ruangveerayuth, Duangporn Abhigantaphand, Sornchai Looareesuwan, Nicholas J. White |
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Other Authors: | Mahidol University |
Format: | Article |
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2018
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Online Access: | https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/20926 |
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