A study of artemisinin combination therapy given at delivery to prevent postpartum malaria and to young infants to treat uncomplicated malaria [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Timothy Davis (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Brioni Moore ,  Dr Laurens Manning ,  Prof Kevin Batty

Brief description The proposed studies will investigate the preventive value of a course of combination antimalarial treatment at delivery in pregnant women in malarial areas. The transfer of this treatment into breast milk and to the suckling infant will be investigated since this may protect the infant against malaria but also cause drug-related side-effects. These data will be used, with a study of combination treatment in infants with malaria, to optimise dose regimens in this vulnerable group.

Funding Amount $AUD 807,460.49

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant