Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine combination is used as
clinical curative but is not recommended for prophylaxis of malaria because of:
A. Risk of megaloblastic anaemia due to pyrimethamine
B. Risk of severe dermatological reactions to
sulfadoxine
C. Need for daily administration of the d

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Answer :

B. Risk of severe dermatological reactions to
sulfadoxine

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