Question

A 28-year-old returns from sub-Saharan Africa and presents with intermittent fevers, sweats, and chills. Thick blood film is positive for Plasmodium falciparum. What is the recommended first-line treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Artemisinin-based combination therapy (e.g., artemether-lumefantrine)

Answer

Atovaquone-proguanil

Answer

Chloroquine

Answer

Mefloquine monotherapy

Answer

Primaquine alone

Practice question

A 28-year-old returns from sub-Saharan Africa and presents with intermittent fevers, sweats, and chills. Thick blood film is positive for Plasmodium falciparum. What is the recommended first-line treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria in the UK?