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Malaria in travellers: epidemiology and prevention
1Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Travel Clinic, London, UK.
British Medical Bulletin
|April 1, 1993
Summary
Malaria remains a significant travel health risk. Travelers should use mosquito bite protection alongside chemoprophylaxis for effective malaria prevention.
Area of Science:
- Medical Entomology
- Travel Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Malaria poses a serious health threat to international travelers.
- Human malaria is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes.
- Effective prevention requires chemoprophylaxis and personal protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current challenges in malaria prevention for travelers.
- To emphasize the importance of personal protection against mosquito bites.
- To guide selection of appropriate malaria chemoprophylaxis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on malaria transmission and prevention strategies.
- Analysis of drug resistance patterns and drug toxicity.
- Evaluation of traveler compliance with prophylaxis and personal protection.
Main Results:
- Inadequate and inaccurate malaria advice is common.
- Recommended drug regimens have potential adverse reactions.
- Poor compliance with chemoprophylaxis necessitates enhanced personal protection.
Conclusions:
- Personal protection against mosquitoes is critical for travelers.
- Compliance with personal protection reduces malaria risk and insect nuisance.
- Integrated prevention strategies are essential for traveler safety.