Mefloquine is not recommended for severe malaria infections, particularly infections from "P. falciparum", which should be treated with intravenous antimalarials. Mefloquine does not eliminate parasites in the liver phase of the disease, and people with "P. vivax" malaria should be treated with a second drug that is effective for the liver phase, such as primaquine. Mefloquine is widely used for the treatment of malaria in pregnancy. Limited data suggests that it is safe for this purpose. Resistance to mefloquine is now common around the west border in Cambodia and other parts of Southeast Asia. The mechanism of resistance is by increase
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals used for live transport and traditional religious slaughter. The organization has also used the PETA Lettuce Ladies in local demonstrations. PETA Asia-Pacific regularly demonstrates against KFC outlets to promote better treatment of chickens used by the company. PETA Asia-Pacific supports the PETA campaign "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur," in which celebrities appear nude to express their opposition to wearing fur. The group also stages anti-fur events to publicize its opposition to fur. PETA Asia-Pacific has been involved in several undercover investigations of fur farms in China. The group regularly protests the use of animals in entertainment, including circuses.