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17241253

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-1-23
pubmed:abstractText
Malaria risk is dependent upon the entomological inoculation rate actually faced by the long-term traveler. Risk is cumulative, increases with duration of exposure, is greatest in rural and periurban areas, and least in urban centers. Risk may be zero in some urban centers, especially during dry seasons. Chemoprophylaxis compliance is hindered by the high adverse event rate often reported by users, is often suboptimal in expatriates, and decreases with duration of stay. Compliance with personal protection measures may also be suboptimal, and use of insecticide-treated nets and effective repellents should be encouraged. Alternative strategies to mitigate risk include seasonal chemoprophylaxis, nonuse of chemoprophylaxis with rapid treatment, self-testing, self-treatment where competent care and quality drugs are unavailable, and vector control. Choice of strategies will depend upon assessment of actual risk and likely compliance, with a combination of measures usually appropriate.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1195-1982
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
14
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
42-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-7-7
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Special infectious disease risks of expatriates and long-term travelers in tropical countries. Part I: malaria.
pubmed:affiliation
Royal Free and University College Medical School, London, UK. malaria@freesurf.ch
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review