Malaria prevention in travelers.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_33931DF34BF6
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Malaria prevention in travelers.
Journal
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
Author(s)
Genton B., D'Acremont V.
ISSN
1557-9824 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0891-5520
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2012
Volume
26
Number
3
Pages
637-654
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Abstract
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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Web of science
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01/11/2012 18:43
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20/08/2019 13:19
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