[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.
Médecine infantile, CHU Nord, Chemin des Bourrellys, 13915 Marseille, France. Jgarnier@ap-hm.fr
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