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Understanding Lupus, the Disease Treated by Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine
Ekemini Hogan, Akpabio Akpabio, and Utibe Effiong
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are important therapies for those suffering from lupus, a complex auto-immune disease. As the world battles to overcome COVID-19, we must ensure continued availability of antimalarials to patients whose lives literally depend on them.