Thiamin supplementation does not reduce the frequency of adverse events after anti-malarial therapy among patients with falciparum malaria in southern Laos

• Main Authors: Mayxay, Mayfong, Khanthavong, Maniphone, Cox, Lorna, Sichanthongthip, Odai, Mallika Imwong, มัลลิกา อิ่มวงศ์, Pongvongsa, Tiengkham, Hongvanthong, Bouasy, Phompida, Samlane, Vanisaveth, Viengxay, White, Nicholas J, Newton, Paul N
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Laos; Malaria; Plasmodium falciparum; Thiamin; Treatment; Open Access article
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/645
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: In a recent study one third of Lao patients presenting with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria had biochemical evidence of thiamin deficiency, which was associated with a higher incidence of adverse events. Thiamin supplementation might, therefore, reduce adverse events in thi...