Radical cure primaquine policies in African countries.

Abstract

<p>Most countries do not include primaquine in their malaria treatment policies or have no policy (shown in red). Countries that have radical cure for vivax malaria (0.25 mg/kg/day for 14 days) as policy are shown in blue; dark blue: G6PD deficiency testing required prior to primaquine treatment, light blue: testing not required. <a href="http://www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006230#pntd.0006230.t004" target="_blank">Table 4</a> provides specific details on countries’ policies and implementation and/or upcoming modifications.</p