Variation in neutrophil levels and artemisinin-based combination therapy efficacy in West-Africa.
Djimde M, Kayentao K, Tshiongo J, Fofana B, Arama C, Sirima S, Ouedraogo J, Beavogui A, Sagara I, Dicko A, Mens P, Schallig H, Djimde A. Variation in neutrophil levels and artemisinin-based combination therapy efficacy in West-Africa. The Journal Of Infection In Developing Countries 2023, 17: 1337-1345. PMID: 37824364, DOI: 10.3855/jidc.17089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArtemisinin-based combination therapyNormal neutrophil countsPolymorphonuclear neutrophilsDay 28Neutropenia groupPyronaridine-ArtesunateNeutrophil countNeutrophil levelsDifferent artemisinin-based combination therapiesRole of PMNsCombination therapy efficacyP. falciparum parasitemiaPositive blood smearPlasmodium falciparum parasitemiaLevels of neutrophilsAL armASAQ armProspective longitudinalRecurrent parasitemiaCombination therapyNeutrophil rateNeutropenia patientsNormal ratePatientsPathogen clearance