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Artemether-Lumefantrine and Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine Retain High Efficacy for Treatment of Uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Myanmar.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Mar 2020
Han Kay Thwe, Lin Khin, Myint Moe Kyaw, Thi Aung, Aye Kyin Hla, Han Zay Yar, Moe Mya, Bustos Maria Dorina, Rahman Md Mushfiqur, Ringwald Pascal, Simmons Ryan, Markwalter Christine F, Plowe Christopher V, Nyunt Myaing M
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The emergence of artemisinin-resistant Plasmodium falciparum in the Greater Mekong Subregion threatens both the efficacy of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), the first-line treatment for malaria, and prospects for malaria elimination. Monitoring of ACT efficacy is essential for ensuring timely updates to elimination policies and treatment recommendations. In 2014-2015, we assessed the therapeutic...
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