Efficacy of artesunate 7days therapy for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Pa-an (Mon State) in Myanmar.

This study is measuring how well a 7-day course of artesunate treats uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Pa-an, Myanmar. Researchers want to confirm whether artesunate is still effective in this region as part of ongoing efforts to monitor drug resistance. You may be eligible if: - You are 18 years of age or older - You have been diagnosed with uncomplicated falciparum malaria by blood test - You have a fever or had one in the past 24 hours - You can swallow oral medications - You are willing to comply with the study schedule You may NOT be eligible if: - You have signs of severe malaria - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You have a serious underlying illness (heart, kidney, or liver disease, HIV/AIDS) - You are taking medications that interfere with antimalarial drugs - You have previously had your spleen removed - You are allergic to artesunate or related drugs Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.