Malaria prevention in travelers.

Genton B; D'Acremont V

doi:10.1016/j.idc.2012.05.003

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Malaria prevention in travelers.

Genton B Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Travel Clinic Department of Ambulatory Care and Community Medicine, University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland. Blaise.genton@unibas.ch
D'Acremont V

2012-09-12

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Infectious disease clinics of North America. - 2012

English A common approach to malaria prevention is to follow the "A, B, C, D" rule: Awareness of risk, Bite avoidance, Compliance with chemoprophylaxis, and prompt Diagnosis in case of fever. The risk of acquiring malaria depends on the length and intensity of exposure; the risk of developing severe disease is primarily determined by the health status of the traveler. These parameters need to be assessed before recommending chemoprophylaxis and/or stand-by emergency treatment. This review discusses the different strategies and drug options available for the prevention of malaria during and post travel.

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