Adherence to treatment with artemether–lumefantrine or amodiaquine–artesunate for uncomplicated malaria in children in Sierra Leone: a randomized trial

Adherence to treatment with artemether–lumefantrine or amodiaquine–artesunate for uncomplicated malaria in children in Sierra Leone: a randomized trial

Abstract Background Prompt, effective treatment of confirmed malaria cases with artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is a cornerstone of malaria control. Maximizing adherence to ACT medicines is key to ensuring treatment effectiveness. Methods This open-label, randomized trial evaluated careg...

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Main Authors: Kristin Banek, Emily L. Webb, Samuel Juana Smith, Daniel Chandramohan, Sarah G. Staedke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT)
Adherence
Compliance
Artemether–lumefantrine
Amodiaquine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2370-x

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