Regarding intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in malaria-endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa, which of the following statements is c...

Question

Regarding intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in malaria-endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa, which of the following statements is correct according to WHO recommendations?

Accepted Answer

IPTp with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine should be given at each scheduled antenatal visit from the second trimester, at least one month apart

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IPTp with mefloquine is recommended from the second trimester

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IPTp is only recommended for HIV-positive pregnant women

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IPTp with chloroquine is the first-line regimen

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IPTp should be given monthly from the first trimester

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Intermittent Preventive Treatment in Pregnancy

Regarding intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in malaria-endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa, which of the following statements is correct according to WHO recommendations?