Prophylactic efficacy of primaquine for preventing Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax parasitaemia in travelers: a meta-analysis and systematic review
G Kolifarhood, A Raeisi, M Ranjbar… - Travel Medicine and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background With increased international travel over the world the need for safe and effective
chemoprophylaxis for malaria is as great as ever. The choice of regimen is difficult, as
effectiveness should be weighted against potential adverse effects. Although, some studies
have reported high prophylactic efficacy of primaquine, there is no comprehensive evidence
comparing its prophylactic effectiveness as well as toxicity. To fill the gap, this systematic
review and meta-analysis study was carried out. Methods Using MeSH terms, 756 records …
chemoprophylaxis for malaria is as great as ever. The choice of regimen is difficult, as
effectiveness should be weighted against potential adverse effects. Although, some studies
have reported high prophylactic efficacy of primaquine, there is no comprehensive evidence
comparing its prophylactic effectiveness as well as toxicity. To fill the gap, this systematic
review and meta-analysis study was carried out. Methods Using MeSH terms, 756 records …