Evaluation of atovaquone in the treatment of patients with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria

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作者
Chiodini, PL
Conlon, CP
Hutchinson, DBA
Farquhar, JA
Hall, AP
Peto, TEA
Birley, H
Warrell, DA
机构
[1] JOHN RADCLIFFE HOSP,NUFFIELD DEPT MED,OXFORD OX3 9DU,ENGLAND
[2] WELLCOME RES LABS,BECKENHAM BR3 3BS,KENT,ENGLAND
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10.1093/jac/36.6.1073
中图分类号
R51 [传染病];
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100401 ;
摘要
The activity of atovaquone in patients with oligosymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum malaria was assessed in an open, non-comparative clinical study. The patients showed a good clinical response, but there was a high rate of recrudescence. The activity of atovaquone in combination with another antimalarial agent should be investigated.
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页码:1073 / 1078
页数:6
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