title: Malaria prevention in travelers.
abstract: A common approach to malaria prevention is to follow the "A, B, C, D" rule: Awareness of risk, Bite avoidance, Compliance with chemoprophylaxis, and prompt Diagnosis in case of fever. The risk of acquiring malaria depends on the length and intensity of exposure; the risk of developing severe disease is primarily determined by the health status of the traveler. These parameters need to be assessed before recommending chemoprophylaxis and/or stand-by emergency treatment. This review discusses the different strategies and drug options available for the prevention of malaria during and post travel.
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Travel Clinic Department of Ambulatory Care and Community Medicine, University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland. Blaise.genton@unibas.ch
authors.forename: Blaise
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Genton
authors.forename: Valérie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: D'Acremont
mesh_terms: D000962:Antimalarials / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000517:prevention & control; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D014195:Travel; D057236:Travel Medicine / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000962:Antimalarials