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Simvastatin Modulates Parasitological Response to Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in Acute, Uncomplicated Malaria

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.416
Synopsis: 
The present study, which was aimed at evaluating the effects of simvastatin in modulating parasitological response to sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine, revealed that the significant improvement in parasitological response may be attributed to simvastatin use.

ABSTRACT

Background: Mutations in parasite enzymes and sub-optimal dosing associated with poor quality drug administration are considered major causes of parasitological resistance to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in the treatment of malaria.

Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of simvastatin in modulating parasitological response to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in the treatment of malaria.

Accepted: 
11 Sep, 2015
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e-Published: 03 Nov, 2015

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