Short communication: Malaria and amphetamine 'horse tablets' in Thailand

• Main Authors: Paul N. Newton, Wirongrong Chierakul, Ronatrai Ruangveerayuth, Duangporn Abhigantaphand, Sornchai Looareesuwan, Nicholas J. White
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/20926

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.