Counterfeit artemisinin derivatives and Africa: Update from authors
2007
Counterfeit Artemisinin Derivatives and Africa: Update
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Author Information
Author(s): Newton PN, Green MD, Fernandez F
Primary Institution: Wellcome Trust–Mahosot Hospital–Oxford University Tropical Medicine Research Collaboration
Conclusion
New counterfeit types of artesunate have been identified, raising public health concerns.
Supporting Evidence
- At least 14 types of counterfeit artesunate have been identified.
- Counterfeit medicines were seized at Lagos airport.
Takeaway
Some fake malaria medicines are being found in Asia, and we need to be careful because they could come to Africa too.
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