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Indonesia |
A republic stretching from the Indian Ocean east to New Guinea, comprising six main islands: Java, Sumatra, Bali, Kalimantan (the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo), Sulawesi (formerly known as the Celebes) and Irian Jaya (the western part of New Guinea). Its capital is Djakarta. The ethnic groups living there are largely Chinese, Arab, Eurasian, Indian, and Pakistani; 85% of the peoples are of the Islamic faith. |
Celebes,Indonesian New Guinea,Irian Jaya,Java,Madoera,Netherlands East Indies,New Guinea, Indonesian,New Guinea, West,Sulawesi,Sumatra,Timor,West Irian,Bali,East Indies,Madura,Malay Archipelago |
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| D011319 |
Primaquine |
An aminoquinoline that is given by mouth to produce a radical cure and prevent relapse of vivax and ovale malarias following treatment with a blood schizontocide. It has also been used to prevent transmission of falciparum malaria by those returning to areas where there is a potential for re-introduction of malaria. Adverse effects include anemias and GI disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeia, 30th ed, p404) |
Primacin,Primaquine Diphosphate,Primaquine Phosphate,Diphosphate, Primaquine,Phosphate, Primaquine |
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| D004351 |
Drug Resistance |
Diminished or failed response of an organism, disease or tissue to the intended effectiveness of a chemical or drug. It should be differentiated from DRUG TOLERANCE which is the progressive diminution of the susceptibility of a human or animal to the effects of a drug, as a result of continued administration. |
Resistance, Drug |
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| D004359 |
Drug Therapy, Combination |
Therapy with two or more separate preparations given for a combined effect. |
Combination Chemotherapy,Polychemotherapy,Chemotherapy, Combination,Combination Drug Therapy,Drug Polytherapy,Therapy, Combination Drug,Chemotherapies, Combination,Combination Chemotherapies,Combination Drug Therapies,Drug Polytherapies,Drug Therapies, Combination,Polychemotherapies,Polytherapies, Drug,Polytherapy, Drug,Therapies, Combination Drug |
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| D006291 |
Health Policy |
Decisions, usually developed by government policymakers, for determining present and future objectives pertaining to the health care system. |
Health Care Policies,Health Policies,Healthcare Policy,National Health Policy,Care Policies, Health,Health Care Policy,Health Policy, National,Healthcare Policies,National Health Policies,Policies, Health,Policies, Health Care,Policies, Healthcare,Policy, Health,Policy, Health Care,Policy, Healthcare |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000077332 |
Artesunate |
A water-soluble, semi-synthetic derivative of the sesquiterpene lactone artemisinin with anti-malarial, anti-schistosomiasis, antiviral, and potential anti-neoplastic activities |
Dihydroartemisinine-12-alpha-succinate,Malacef,Malartin,SM 804,SM-804,Sodium Artesunate,Succinyl Dihydroartemisinin,Dihydroartemisinin, Succinyl,Dihydroartemisinine 12 alpha succinate,SM804 |
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| D000077549 |
Artemether |
An artemisinin derivative that is used in the treatment of MALARIA. |
Artemether, (3R-(3alpha,5abeta,6alpha,8abeta,9alpha,10beta,12beta,12aR*))-isomer,Artemether, (3R-(3alpha,5abeta,6beta,8aalpha,9alpha,10beta,12beta,12aR*))-isomer,Artemether, (3R-(3alpha,5abeta,6beta,8abeta,9alpha,10alpha,12beta,12aR*))-isomer,Artenam,O-Methyldihydroartemisinine,alpha-Artemether,beta-Arthemeter,O Methyldihydroartemisinine,alpha Artemether,beta Arthemeter |
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| D000962 |
Antimalarials |
Agents used in the treatment of malaria. They are usually classified on the basis of their action against plasmodia at different stages in their life cycle in the human. (From AMA, Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1585) |
Anti-Malarial,Antimalarial,Antimalarial Agent,Antimalarial Drug,Anti-Malarials,Antimalarial Agents,Antimalarial Drugs,Agent, Antimalarial,Agents, Antimalarial,Anti Malarial,Anti Malarials,Drug, Antimalarial,Drugs, Antimalarial |
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| D016778 |
Malaria, Falciparum |
Malaria caused by PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM. This is the severest form of malaria and is associated with the highest levels of parasites in the blood. This disease is characterized by irregularly recurring febrile paroxysms that in extreme cases occur with acute cerebral, renal, or gastrointestinal manifestations. |
Plasmodium falciparum Malaria,Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum |
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