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What is the most effective and safe malaria prophylaxis during pregnancy?
- Source :
- Journal of Family Practice. Jan, 2008, Vol. 57 Issue 1, p51, 3 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Evidence-based answer Chloroquine and mefloquine have superior safety profiles in pregnancy, though all antimalarials are effective for prophylaxis. Antimalarials will decrease the severity of maternal malaria infection and malariaassociated anemia, [...]
- Subjects :
- Malaria -- Prevention
Pregnant women -- Drug therapy
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00943509
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Journal of Family Practice
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.173788634