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Therapeutic efficacy trial of artemisinin-based combination therapy for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria and investigation of mutations in k13 propeller domain in Togo, 2012-2013.
Malaria journal - 22 Jun 2016
Dorkenoo Améyo M, Yehadji Degninou, Agbo Yao M, Layibo Yao, Agbeko Foli, Adjeloh Poukpessi, Yakpa Kossi, Sossou Efoe, Awokou Fantchè, Ringwald Pascal
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BACKGROUND: Since 2005, the Togo National Malaria Control Programme has recommended two different formulations of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), artesunate-amodiaquine (ASAQ) and artemether-lumefantrine (AL), for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria. Regular efficacy monitoring of these two combinations is conducted every 2 or 3 years. This paper reports the latest efficacy assessment results and...
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