[Malaria prevention for long-term travelers].
The risk of malaria increases with the duration of stay. Long-term travelers need to know the risk of malaria and the effective measures to reduce this risk: personal protective measures against mosquito bites and chemoprophylaxis. The use of insecticide-impregnated mosquito nets and window screens should be emphasized. When chemoprophylaxis is indicated it should be prescribed at least for the first 3 to 6 months. Then, alternative strategies can be discussed with the traveler: continuous chemoprophylaxis, seasonal chemoprophylaxis and/or standby emergency treatment.
Rossi
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Centre de vaccination et médecine des voyages, PMU, Rue du Bugnon 44, 1011 Lausanne. Isabelle.rossi@chuv.ch
Genton
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D000962:Antimalarials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D013997:Time Factors; D014195:Travel
D000962:Antimalarials