TRAVEL
As travel worldwide becomes more and more
common, the danger of malaria becomes more prevalent. Travelers must be properly protected to avoid this
potentially deadly disease.
Recommendations:
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Assess your travel plans before talking to your doctor
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Talk to specialized physicians as different areas require
different treatments, and an individualized approach is necessary
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Do not underestimate the ease of infection: follow
chemoprophylactic instructions, especially after your trip, dress appropriately
and use insecticides appropriately, use bednets, do not underestimate the time
necessary to gain immunity.
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Report any signs of illness immediately and, if home, insist on
malaria testing.
Sources:
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Blancke, CH, Increased Malaria Morbidity of Long-Term Travelers
due to inappropriate Chemophophylaxis Recommendations. Tropical Doctor. 2003 Apr; 33 (2): 117-119.
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