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    GlossaryChloroquine (CQ)

    medication used to treat malaria and autoimmune diseases

    Chloroquine is a medication primarily used to prevent and treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. It has also been used to treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus due to its anti-inflammatory properties. In recent years, it gained attention for its potential use in treating COVID-19, although its efficacy for this purpose remains controversial.

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