Science commentary: Protection against malaria
- 28 November 1998
- Vol. 317 (7171) , 1508
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.317.7171.1508
Abstract
Malaria can be prevented. Unfortunately, travellers to areas where malaria is common often put themselves at risk of contracting the disease by ignoring the key steps in malaria prevention. The steps are simple but if ignored can result in unnecessary morbidity and, in some cases, death. The key steps to protect against malaria are: A—Awareness: know about the risk of malaria B—Bites by mosquitoes: prevent or avoid C—Compliance: with appropriate drug regimen D—Diagnosis: diagnose malaria swiftly and obtain treatment promptly. The number of cases of malaria imported into …Keywords
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