Checkley, Anna M;
Hill, David R;
(2007)
Prevention of malaria in long-term travelers.
Trends in parasitology, 23 (10).
pp. 462-465.
ISSN 1471-4922
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2007.08.010
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Long-term travellers have a high risk of acquiring malaria, and also of discontinuing malaria prophylaxis. A review by Lin Chen and colleagues addresses the relatively neglected area of malaria prevention in long-term travellers. The essential elements of malaria prevention are discussed: awareness of risk, bite avoidance, chemoprophylaxis, rapid diagnosis, stand-by emergency treatment, and the importance of tailoring recommendations to the individual.