Knowledge and acceptability of the rectal treatment route in Laos and its application for pre-referral emergency malaria treatment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rectal artesunate has been shown to reduce death and disability from severe malaria caused by delays in reaching facilities capable of providing appropriate treatment.</p> <p>Acceptability of this mode of drug delivery in...

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Main Authors: Ashley Elizabeth A, Meimei Yang, Franchard Thierry, Inthavilay Southisouk, Barennes Hubert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/342