| Literature DB >> 11286794 |
P L Olliaro1, R K Haynes, B Meunier, Y Yuthavong.
Abstract
Artemisinin-type compounds are used for the treatment of uncomplicated and severe forms of malaria. They reduce parasitaemia more rapidly than any other antimalarial compound known, and are effective against multidrug-resistant parasites. However, uncertainties remain as to how they act on the parasite and cause toxicity. In this review, we summarize current ideas.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11286794 DOI: 10.1016/s1471-4922(00)01838-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Parasitol ISSN: 1471-4922