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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Treatment of choice for severe falciparum malaria is -
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'b' i.e., IV aesunate Treatment of falciparum malaria o Aimisinin derivatives are the drug of choice for any type of falciparum malaria i) Uncomplicated ii) Complicated/severe/cerebral o Amongst aimisinin derivatives, aesunate is the DOC. o Other drugs used for severe/complicated/cerebral falciparm malaria : Aemether (2nd choice), Quinine (3rd choice), Quinidine.