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Efficacy and safety of a new pediatric artesunate-mefloquine drug formulation for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Gabon

Submitted by Kabogo on April 8, 2010 - 12:50
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MK Bouyou-Akotet, M Ramharter, EB Ngoungou, MM Mamfoumbi, MP Mihindou, MA Missinou, F Kurth, S Bélard, ST Agnandji, S Issifou, JL Heidecker, S Trapp, PG Kremsner, M Kombila
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Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift, Volume 122, Numbers 5-6 / March, 2010 Pages 173-178
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Pediatric drug formulations of artemisinin combination therapies are urgently needed for improving the treatment of children suffering from uncomplicated malaria. The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of a novel pediatric fixed-dose granule formulation of artesunate-mefloquine and a new co-blister tablet formulation.

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