Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine combination is used as clinical curative but is not recommended for prophylaxis of malaria because of: A. Risk of megaloblastic anaemia due to pyrimethamine B. Risk of severe dermatological reactions to sulfadoxine C. Need for daily administration of the d

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Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine combination is used as clinical curative but is not recommended for prophylaxis of malaria because of: A. Risk of megaloblastic anaemia due to pyrimethamine B. Risk of severe dermatological reactions to sulfadoxine C. Need for daily administration of the d

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Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine combination is used as
clinical curative but is not recommended for prophylaxis of malaria because of:
A. Risk of megaloblastic anaemia due to pyrimethamine
B. Risk of severe dermatological reactions to
sulfadoxine
C. Need for daily administration of the d

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trupti chikram · Answer 1 · 2021-07-25T18:59:25+0000

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B. Risk of severe dermatological reactions to
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