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Malaria and travelers--practical aspects

D Baudon1

  • 1Centre Inter-Etats d'enseignement supérieur de Santé publique d'Afrique Centrale (CIESPAC), Brazzaville, Congo.

Tropical Medicine and Parasitology : Official Organ of Deutsche Tropenmedizinische Gesellschaft and of Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ)
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Imported malaria cases are rising due to drug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum. Travelers need integrated prevention, including mosquito bite prevention and tailored chemoprophylaxis, alongside accurate information to ensure safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Tropical Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • International air travel facilitates the spread of imported malaria, particularly Plasmodium falciparum strains resistant to antimalarial drugs.
  • Increasing drug resistance necessitates a shift from sole reliance on chemoprophylaxis to a comprehensive prevention strategy for travelers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing threat of imported malaria due to drug resistance.
  • To emphasize the need for integrated preventive measures beyond traditional chemoprophylaxis.
  • To underscore the critical role of accurate traveler information and education.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current trends in imported malaria and antimalarial drug resistance.
  • Analysis of complementary preventive measures against mosquito bites.

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  • Discussion of personalized chemoprophylaxis and backup treatment strategies.
  • Assessment of information dissemination channels for traveler education.

    • Main Results:

    • Chemoprophylaxis alone is insufficient for malaria protection in travelers.
    • Mosquito bite prevention (e.g., insecticide-treated nets, repellents) is a crucial complementary measure.
    • Personalized chemoprophylaxis, considering individual factors and travel itinerary, is essential.
    • Effective traveler information and motivation are integral to successful malaria prevention.

    Conclusions:

    • Travelers to malarious regions require a multi-faceted approach to malaria prevention.
    • Integrated strategies combining bite prevention, appropriate chemoprophylaxis, and informed decision-making are vital.
    • Dissemination of accurate, up-to-date information by various stakeholders is key to traveler safety.