Strong gametocytocidal effect of methylene blue-based combination therapy against falciparum malaria: a randomised controlled trial.

With the availability of new preventive and curative interventions, global malaria control has been strengthened significantly in recent years. Drugs effective in reducing malaria gametocytaemia might contribute to local elimination and possible long-term eradication. We here report on the effects o...

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Main Authors: Boubacar Coulibaly, Augustin Zoungrana, Frank P Mockenhaupt, R Heiner Schirmer, Christina Klose, Ulrich Mansmann, Peter E Meissner, Olaf Müller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2673582?pdf=render