Which antimalarial drug is commonly used for radical cure of Plasmodium vivax infections?
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Correct answer: Primaquine
Primaquine is used to eliminate dormant liver forms (hypnozoites) of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale. This prevents relapse of malaria infection.
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