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Artemisinin derivatives Versus quinine for severe malaria in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Mathew, J.L. Artemisinin derivatives Versus quinine for severe malaria in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis . Indian Pediatr 47, 423–428 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-010-0072-8

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