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Which of the following medications is effective against primary and latent liver stages as well as gametocytes?
Which of the following medications is effective against primary and latent liver stages as well as gametocytes?
What percentage of deaths in the region are accounted for by children under 5?
What percentage of deaths in the region are accounted for by children under 5?
What is the target of the RTS,S vaccine?
What is the target of the RTS,S vaccine?
What is the name of the vaccine approved by the WHO in October 2021?
What is the name of the vaccine approved by the WHO in October 2021?
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What is the percentage of all malaria cases worldwide accounted for by the majority of countries in Africa?
What is the percentage of all malaria cases worldwide accounted for by the majority of countries in Africa?
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What is the category of drugs that includes Artemisinins, chloroquine, mefloquine, quinine, and quinidine?
What is the category of drugs that includes Artemisinins, chloroquine, mefloquine, quinine, and quinidine?
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What is quinine effective against in terms of blood stages of malaria?
What is quinine effective against in terms of blood stages of malaria?
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What is the rare hypersensitivity reaction to quinine that can lead to anuria and renal failure?
What is the rare hypersensitivity reaction to quinine that can lead to anuria and renal failure?
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What is the mechanism of quinine-induced hypoglycemia?
What is the mechanism of quinine-induced hypoglycemia?
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What is a contraindication for quinine use?
What is a contraindication for quinine use?
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What is a potential interaction between quinine and another medication?
What is a potential interaction between quinine and another medication?
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What is the first-line therapy for Babesia microti infection, in combination with clindamycin?
What is the first-line therapy for Babesia microti infection, in combination with clindamycin?
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What was the initial diagnosis of the 31-year-old woman who presented with a fever and chills after returning from a trip to Brazil?
What was the initial diagnosis of the 31-year-old woman who presented with a fever and chills after returning from a trip to Brazil?
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Why was the infant not treated with primaquine?
Why was the infant not treated with primaquine?
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What was the reason for inducing labor in the 31-year-old woman?
What was the reason for inducing labor in the 31-year-old woman?
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What was the diagnosis of the 40-year-old Nigerian woman who was admitted at 36 weeks of pregnancy?
What was the diagnosis of the 40-year-old Nigerian woman who was admitted at 36 weeks of pregnancy?
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What is the purpose of terminal prophylaxis in the treatment of malaria?
What is the purpose of terminal prophylaxis in the treatment of malaria?
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Which of the following medications was used to treat the 31-year-old woman after the revised diagnosis of P. vivax?
Which of the following medications was used to treat the 31-year-old woman after the revised diagnosis of P. vivax?
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What is the common tick-borne disease that can cause hemolytic anemia and fever in the Northeastern United States?
What is the common tick-borne disease that can cause hemolytic anemia and fever in the Northeastern United States?
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What is the mechanism of action of mefloquine?
What is the mechanism of action of mefloquine?
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Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of mefloquine?
Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of mefloquine?
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What is the half-life of mefloquine?
What is the half-life of mefloquine?
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What is the primary route of excretion for mefloquine metabolites?
What is the primary route of excretion for mefloquine metabolites?
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What is the primary use of mefloquine in malaria treatment and prevention?
What is the primary use of mefloquine in malaria treatment and prevention?
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What is the approved indication for Tafenoquine?
What is the approved indication for Tafenoquine?
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What is a common adverse effect of Primaquine?
What is a common adverse effect of Primaquine?
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Why is Primaquine contraindicated in pregnancy?
Why is Primaquine contraindicated in pregnancy?
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What is the mechanism of action of Atovaquone?
What is the mechanism of action of Atovaquone?
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What laboratory test should be performed before administering Primaquine?
What laboratory test should be performed before administering Primaquine?
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What is the indication for the combination of Primaquine with clindamycin?
What is the indication for the combination of Primaquine with clindamycin?
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