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A 45-year-old man who was diagnosed with malaria and received anti-malarial medication presents to the office with progressive fatigue and loss of appetite. He also mentions that he noticed that his urine has become dark lately. Urinalysis is positive for both bilirubin and urobilinogen. Blood studies show serum total bilirubin of 4.3 mg/dL, hemoglobin concentration of 8.5 g/dL and hematocrit of 30%.
Which medication is used to treat this patient?
A-Atovaquone
B-Chloroquine
C-Doxycycline
D-Primaquine
A 45-year-old man who was diagnosed with malaria and received anti-malarial medication presents to the office with progressive fatigue and loss of appetite. He also mentions that he noticed that his urine has become dark lately. Urinalysis is positive for both bilirubin and urobilinogen. Blood studies show serum total bilirubin of 4.3 mg/dL, hemoglobin concentration of 8.5 g/dL and hematocrit of 30%.
Which medication is used to treat this patient?
A-Atovaquone
B-Chloroquine
C-Doxycycline
D-Primaquine
