Question

A 23-year-old returns from a holiday in Southeast Asia with a 2-week history of fever, chills, and sweats. Thick and thin blood films are positive for Plasmodium falciparum. What is the first-line treatment in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Artemether-lumefantrine combination therapy

Answer

Chloroquine

Answer

Quinine monotherapy

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Primaquine alone

Answer

No treatment unless severe symptoms develop

Practice question

A 23-year-old returns from a holiday in Southeast Asia with a 2-week history of fever, chills, and sweats. Thick and thin blood films are positive for Plasmodium falciparum. What is the first-line treatment in the UK?