Malaria in Developing Countries
J. infect. dev. ctries
; 8(1): 1-4, 2014.
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in English
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| ID: biblio-1263644
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ABSTRACT
Malaria still poses a real threat to travellers; particularly in areas with high transmission rates such as sub-Saharan Africa; Papua New Guinea; and the South Pacific islands. Malaria causes an estimated 660;000 deaths each year from 219 million cases of illness. It is a preventable and curable disease. Malaria symptoms appear after a period of seven days or longer; and without treatment; the disease can lead to death. Mosquito bite prevention is the main way to reduce malaria transmission. Chemoprophylaxis recommendations depend on travelers' age; destination; type of travelling; or length of stay. Pregnant women; children; and immunosuppressed travelers are the most susceptible. There are currently no licensed vaccines against malaria. Results about a research vaccine candidate known as RTS;S/AS01 are expected in 2015
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Malaria
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Language:
English
Journal:
J. infect. dev. ctries
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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