Pre-referral rectal artesunate in severe malaria: flawed trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Immediate injectable treatment is essential for severe malaria. Otherwise, the afflicted risk lifelong impairment or death. In rural areas of Africa and Asia, appropriate care is often miles away. In 2009, Melba Gomes and her colleag...

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Main Authors: Premji Zulfiqarali G, Hirji Karim F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/188