Malaria — treatment
- Species, severity + geography determine regimen
- Severe malaria → IV artesunate urgently
- Uncomplicated disease uses active oral combo
- Falciparum resistance rules out many old drugs
- Vivax/ovale need dormant-liver-stage eradication
- primaquine/tafenoquine after G6PD test
- Do not delay treatment of severe disease
Use at a glance
- Species, severity + geography determine regimen
Treatment options
- Uncomplicated disease uses active oral combo
- Falciparum resistance rules out many old drugs
Choosing treatment
- Vivax/ovale need dormant-liver-stage eradication
- primaquine/tafenoquine after G6PD test
Safety / pitfalls
- Severe malaria → IV artesunate urgently
- Do not delay treatment of severe disease
Self-check
- What determines regimen in Malaria — treatment?
Species, severity + geography.
- What is recommended for Severe malaria in Malaria — treatment?
IV artesunate urgently.
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