TABLE 3.
Compound | Dosea (mg/kg) | Survival (%) | Prepatent periodb (days ± SD) |
---|---|---|---|
Vehicle (untreated) | 0 | 5.75 ± 0.46 | |
Atovaquone | 2.5 | 100 | NAd |
KAI407c | 20 | 0 | 6.5 ± 0.53 |
KAI407c | 100 | 100 | NAd |
A single dose was administered via oral gavage 1–2 h prior to P. berghei sporozoite infection.
Average number of days before blood-stage parasitemia was detected by microscopy.
Formulated in 0.5% (wt/vol) methylcellulose, 0.1% (vol/vol) Tween 80.
NA, not applicable; 100% prophylaxis achieved.