Severe Falciparum Rx — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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A 30-year-old man from PNG with parasitaemia 8%, GCS 14, creatinine 200 µmol/L. P. falciparum. Treatment?

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Correct answer: D — IV artesunate

Severe falciparum malaria: IV artesunate 2.4 mg/kg (SEAQUAMAT/AQUAMAT trials: 35% mortality reduction vs quinine).

Reference: eTG – 2025 – Antibiotic; WHO – 2022