Patient discussions

Patients should be warned that occasionally there may be a recrudescence of the illness, which can be as a result of treatment failure (e.g., due to resistance or poor absorption). Consequently, they should be advised to seek medical attention urgently for a blood smear if their symptoms recur, particularly fever.

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