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Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Treatment in India

Arvind Nath null, Arvind Nath null

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Indian Journal of Communicable Diseases 8(2):p 53-55, july-december 2022. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijcd.2395.6631.8222.6

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Arvind Nath/Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Treatment in India/Indian J Comm Dis. 2022;8(2):53–55.

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Received : May 13, 2022         Accepted : June 15, 2022          Published : December 01, 2022

Abstract

Background: Uncomplicated P. falciparum Malaria treatment in India is a complex issue because different regimes exist for the North-eastern part of the country and the rest of the country. Moreover, different drugs are needed for the treatment of pregnant patients. Objectives: To find out what are the antimalarials prescribed in India for treating uncomplicated Falciparum Malaria. Methods: By reviewing documents prepared by NVBDCP. Results: It is found that different regimes exist for treating uncomplicated Falciparum Malaria depending on where the patient comes from and the pregnancy status of the female patient. Conclusions: More education is required among health care providers on how to treat uncomplicated P. falciparum Malaria. This paper addresses this concern. Keywords: Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, Artemisinin Combination Therapy, Primaquine, Quinine.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Arvind Nath/Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Treatment in India/Indian J Comm Dis. 2022;8(2):53–55.

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May 13, 2022 June 15, 2022 December 01, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijcd.2395.6631.8222.6

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MalariaPlasmodium falciparumArtemisinin Combination TherapyPrimaquineQuinine

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