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Efficacy and effectiveness of five day treatment of uncomplicated falciparum with artemisinin or artesunate in Vietnam.
Le Nb, Pham Ty, Nguyen Bn, Dang Ct, Pham Tl, Le Dc
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Abstract
A study on efficacy and effectiveness of artemisinin (total dose of 60 mg/kg) and artesunate (total dose of 12 mg/kg over five days) in treatment of uncomplicated malaria was conducted in highly malaria transmitted areas in Vietnam. 126 uncomplicated malaria cases finished 14 day follow-up. 100% cure rate achieved at day 14 in patients of the efficacy groups received either artemisinin or artesunate, while it was 83% and 93% in patients treated respectively with artemisinin and artesunate of the effectiveness groups. Compliance of the treatment regimens was discussed.