Therapeutic efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Chewaka District, Ethiopia

Therapeutic efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Chewaka District, Ethiopia

Abstract Background The efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine (AL) for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in south-western Ethiopia is poorly documented. Regular monitoring of drug efficacy is an important tool for supporting national treatment policies and practice. This study i...

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Main Authors: Abdulhakim Abamecha, Daniel Yilma, Wondimagegn Addisu, Hassan El-Abid, Achim Ibenthal, Harald Noedl, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Mohieddine Moumni, Alemseged Abdissa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Therapeutic efficacy
Artemether-lumefantrine
Uncomplicated malaria
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03307-4

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