[Which prophylaxis for the travelling child?].
Protection against malaria can never be totally effective: chemoprophylaxis may not prevent infection with multidrug-resistant Plasmodium. Drug tolerance may vary. Antimalarial drugs are often not well adapted for infants. Mechanical prophylaxis is essential in childhood: devices as insecticide impregnated bednets or repellents are the most efficient protection against mosquito bites and in fine against infection.
Garnier
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Médecine infantile, CHU Nord, Chemin des Bourrellys, 13915 Marseille, France. Jgarnier@ap-hm.fr
Minodier
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Retornaz
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Kone-Paut
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D000962:Antimalarials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014195:Travel
D000962:Antimalarials