Question

multiple choice question
which of the following drugs was the principal treatment once used for malaria?
metronidazole
chloramphenicol
quinine
fuzeon
amphotericin b

Explanation:

To determine the principal treatment for malaria, we analyze each drug:

• Metronidazole: Used for anaerobic infections/giardiasis, not malaria.
• Chloramphenicol: Broad - spectrum antibiotic, not primary for malaria.
• Quinine: Historically and still a principal drug for malaria treatment, especially severe cases or with resistance.
• Fuzeon: Antiretroviral for HIV, not for malaria.
• Amphotericin B: Antifungal, not for malaria.

Answer:

C. quinine