Implementation of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) testing for Plasmodium vivax case management, a mixed method study from Cambodia.

• Main Authors: Sarah A Cassidy-Seyoum (Author), Keoratha Chheng (Author), Phal Chanpheakdey (Author), Agnes Meershoek (Author), Michelle S Hsiang (Author), Lorenz von Seidlein (Author), Rupam Tripura (Author), Bipin Adhikari (Author), Benedikt Ley (Author), Ric N Price (Author), Dysoley Lek (Author), Nora Engel (Author), Kamala Thriemer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Plasmodium vivax remains a challenge for malaria elimination since it forms dormant liver stages (hypnozoites) that can reactivate after initial infection. 8-aminoquinolone drugs kill hypnozoites but can cause severe hemolysis in individuals with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency....