Efficacy and safety of artemether-lumefantrine for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in the setting of three different chemopreventive regimens.

Author: AchanJane, BigiraVictor, ClarkTamara, DorseyGrant, KamyaMoses, KapisiJames, KinaraStephen, MwangwaFlorence, SoremekunSeyi

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The burden of malaria remains high for children in parts of Africa despite the use of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs). Chemoprevention has the potential of reducing the malaria burden; however, limited data exist on the efficacy and safety of anti-malarial therapy in the setting of chemopreventi...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4333162/

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Treating Malaria in Children: A Focus on Chemoprevention

Malaria, a mosquito-borne disease, continues to pose a significant health threat, particularly for children in Africa. This study examines the efficacy and safety of artemether-lumefantrine for treating uncomplicated malaria in children, exploring the potential of chemoprevention to reduce the disease burden. It's like searching for a sustainable solution to combat a persistent threat in a fragile ecosystem.

The study highlights the need for more research to determine the effectiveness and safety of anti-malarial therapies in the context of chemoprevention, paving the way for better strategies to combat malaria in children. It's like finding a new and more effective way to irrigate a desert oasis, ensuring its sustainability and promoting its growth.

Protecting Children from Malaria: A Multi-faceted Approach

This study underscores the importance of developing effective and safe anti-malarial therapies for children, especially in the context of chemoprevention. It emphasizes the need for a multi-faceted approach to combat this disease, like creating a network of interconnected oases in a vast desert, offering resilience and sustainability.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study highlights the importance of continued research to develop effective and safe anti-malarial treatments, particularly in the context of chemoprevention. It emphasizes the need for a multi-pronged approach to combat malaria and protect vulnerable populations, especially children.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2016-01-04
  2. Date Revised 2018-12-02
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

25652127

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC4333162

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Languages

English

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