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Use of artemisinin derivatives is restricted to treatment
of multidrug resistant falciparum malaria because:
A. Wide spread use for all cases of malaria may
foster development of resistant strains
B. They are not active against P.vivax
C. They are more toxic than quinine
D. All of the above are correct
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A. Wide spread use for all cases of malaria may
foster development of resistant strain
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