Benzathine penicillin adherence for secondary prophylaxis among patients affected with rheumatic heart disease attending Mulago Hospital

INTRODUCTION: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) frequently occurs following recurrent episodes of acute rheumatic fever (ARF). Benzathine penicillin (benzapen) is the most effective method for secondary prophylaxis against ARF whose efficacy largely depends on adherence to treatment. Various factors det...

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Autores principales: Musoke, Charles, Mondo, Charles Kiiza, Zhang, Wanzhu, Freers, Juergen, Okello, Emmy, Kakande, Barbara, Nyakoojo, Wilson
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Clinics Cardive Publishing 2013
Materias:
Cardiovascular Topics
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3721822/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24217043
http://dx.doi.org/10.5830/CVJA-2013-022

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3721822/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24217043
http://dx.doi.org/10.5830/CVJA-2013-022

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