A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of safety and efficacy of combined praziquantel and artemether treatment for acute schistosomiasis japonica in China

• Main Authors: Xun-Ya Hou (Author), Donald P McManus (Author), Darren J Gray (Author), Julie Balen (Author), Xin-Song Luo (Author), Yong-Kang He (Author), Magda Ellis (Author), Gail M Williams (Author), Yue-Sheng Li (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of combining artemether (AM) and praziquantel (PZQ) in different regimens for treating acute schistosomiasis japonica. METHODS: We undertook a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial within four specialized schistosomiasis hospitals in the Do...