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[Malaria in children in 1990].

B Lagardère1

  • 1Service de pédiatrie, hôpital Ambroise-Paré, Boulogne.

La Revue Du Praticien
|December 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Imported malaria cases and chloroquine resistance complicate infantile malaria diagnosis and treatment. Prompt intervention with intravenous quinine for cerebral malaria is crucial, alongside preventive measures.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Tropical Medicine

Context:

  • Rising imported malaria cases and increasing chloroquine resistance present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in infantile malaria.
  • Delayed diagnosis can lead to severe complications, including fatal cerebral malaria.

Purpose:

  • To outline current challenges in diagnosing and treating infantile malaria due to imported cases and drug resistance.
  • To highlight effective therapeutic strategies and preventive measures for infantile malaria.

Summary:

  • Microscopic confirmation of Plasmodium parasites in blood smears is definitive but should not unduly delay treatment.
  • Intravenous quinine is the cornerstone therapy for cerebral malaria.
  • Halofantrine is a viable curative option, though less effective for prevention compared to other drugs.

Impact:

  • Improved understanding of malaria management in the face of evolving resistance patterns.
  • Recommendations for integrated preventive strategies, including vector control and prompt treatment of febrile episodes.
  • Guidance for clinicians on selecting appropriate antimalarial drugs for both treatment and prophylaxis.

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