An 8-month-old infant in a malaria-endemic area of sub-Saharan Africa presents with fever. A malaria RDT is positive. Can artemether/lumefantrine be u...

Question

An 8-month-old infant in a malaria-endemic area of sub-Saharan Africa presents with fever. A malaria RDT is positive. Can artemether/lumefantrine be used in infants below 5 kg body weight?

Accepted Answer

ACTs are not recommended for infants below 5 kg; refer to WHO guidelines for alternative treatment options including artesunate suppositories

Answer

Yes, at the same dose as older children

Answer

Only chloroquine is safe in infants under 5 kg

Answer

No antimalarial should be given to infants under 6 months

Answer

Only IV quinine is appropriate

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): ACT in Infants Under 5 kg

An 8-month-old infant in a malaria-endemic area of sub-Saharan Africa presents with fever. A malaria RDT is positive. Can artemether/lumefantrine be used in infants below 5 kg body weight?