Agency for Health Protection warns of risk of malaria for travelers
United Kingdom - After a dozen recent cases of malaria, especially among Europeans and Americans who visit the Dominican Republic, the Agency for Health Protection reminds travelers of the importance of protection against malaria during a trip to the parts of world a place where malaria is common, including the Dominican Republic. All cases were the most dangerous form of malaria, caused by a parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, and none of the passengers had taken preventive measures antimalarial drugs.Of the seven cases of malaria caused by P. falciparum have been reported in European travelers returning from the Dominican Republic, was a resident in the United Kingdom. Five Americans have contracted the disease in the Dominican Republic - two of whom were Americans and
three Canadians. Regions of the world most affected by malaria in Africa in particular, parts of Asia and the Middle East and Central and South America. The risk is particularly high in Africa, malaria, where P. policy is potentially fatal falciparum.recently visited the Gambia later died of malaria tropica. were acquired in 2003 of all fatal cases of malaria reported in the United Kingdom in Africa. Professor Peter Chiodini, Director of the Malaria Reference Laboratory Agents, said that malaria by Plasmodium falciparum is a serious, potentially fatal disease that is preventable.
drugs to reduce the risk of contracting malaria. With Christmas season approaching, it is important to ensure that travelers in search of winter sun in malarious areas are given adequate
guidance on remand. This includes last-minute stays booked by phone and online. Travellers should take the medicine before leaving, during their stay abroad for a period after return.ITN is also very effective and add enormously to enjoy the protection of the drug. These measures are also important because there are other diseases transmitted by insects, for which no drug prevention. - Ends - For further information:
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