The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene

Effectiveness and Safety of Pyronaridine-Artesunate for Treating Simple Malaria Caused by Two Parasite Types in Myanmar

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Abstract

Adequate clinical and parasitological response (ACPR) was 100% at day 42 for pyronaridine-artesunate in both northern and southern Myanmar.

  • Four clinical studies assessed the efficacy of pyronaridine-artesunate for treating uncomplicated malaria in Myanmar.
  • A total of 196 patients with confirmed malaria received the treatment once daily for 3 days.
  • Day-3 parasite clearance was observed in 96.9% of patients (190/196).
  • Mutations in the Kelch propeller domain were detected in 39.0% of malaria isolates.
  • No adverse events were reported, indicating that pyronaridine-artesunate was well tolerated.

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Disclaimer: The funding source was not involved in the design and conduct of the study, interpretation of the results, and development of this publication. B. T., D. M. B., and P. R. are staff members of the WHO. The authors alone are responsible for the views expressed in this publication, and they do not necessarily represent the decisions, policy, or views of the WHO. Disclosures: I. B.-F. and S. D. are employees of Medicines for Malaria Venture.
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