Publications by authors named "Pu-lin Chen"
[Study on treatment of multi-drug resistant falciparum malaria by using a combination of dihydroartemisinin and pyronaridine].
Zhongguo Ji Sheng Chong Xue Yu Ji Sheng Chong Bing Za Zhi
February 2004
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to find an effective treatment for multi-drug resistant falciparum malaria using a combination of dihydroartemisinin and pyronaridine.
- A clinical trial was conducted with 32 patients, comparing the effectiveness and side effects of the combination therapy against standard treatments.
- Results showed that the combination therapy led to faster fever and asexual form clearance, with zero recrudescence cases, making it a promising option for treating resistant cases of malaria.