Novel Malaria Treatment for Children Receives First Approval - The New York Times

The single-dose medication, for treatment of a particular form of malaria, is a new weapon in the war against the deadly illness.

Thats the trademark of vivax malaria, Mr. Jagoe said. Most treatments, including chloroquine, are directed at the blood stage of the parasite, and so cannot prevent recurrence of the infection and i… [+1641 chars]

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